Experienced Correctional Officer

About the Role

The Northern Territory Department of Corrections offers opportunities for full-time ongoing and fixed period positions in locations such as Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, and Katherine. The role offers a competitive remuneration package ranging from $108,308 to $118,829 inclusive of superannuation and allowances, with base pay between $69,074 and $75,784. Benefits include market-leading salary, overtime possibilities, and up to seven weeks of recreation leave annually, organized over 13 shifts in 28 days to promote work-life balance. The induction involves an intensive two-week fast-track training program.

Purpose and Responsibilities

As an Experienced Correctional Officer, you will play a critical role in positively influencing prisoners’ rehabilitation, education, and training. You will be part of a professional team charged with the secure, safe, and humane supervision and management of prisoners, aiming to foster better reintegration outcomes into the community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising, monitoring, and managing prisoner activities
• Implementing security protocols to ensure prisoner safety
• Escorting prisoners and responding promptly to emergencies
• For those with Trade Certificates, overseeing and training prisoners in Correctional Services Industries to enhance their work skills across various manufacturing and service sectors

Candidate Requirements

• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent residency
• Minimum of two years' recent experience as a Correctional Officer within the last two years
• Holding a Certificate III in Correctional Practice or an equivalent qualification
• Strong communication and organizational abilities
• Demonstrated competence in working within a cross-cultural environment

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive remuneration packages including base salary and 40% consolidated allowance plus 12% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of recreational leave plus three weeks of personal leave, with an additional week granted for working 10 or more Sundays annually
• Flexible working conditions with uniforms and wellness allowances provided
• Paid overtime opportunities
• For Alice Springs, an attraction and retention allowance offered incrementally (totaling up to $10,000 over time) to encourage staff retention

Additional Information

The Northern Territory boasts a relaxed lifestyle, warm climate, vibrant cultural communities, and unique natural landscapes, providing an excellent living and working environment. Applications may be retained in a talent pool for future vacancies across the territory. The NT Public Service supports diversity and inclusion, with priority consideration under a Special Measures Plan for eligible Aboriginal applicants, alongside encouragement for all diverse groups to apply.

For details about the role, training, and career prospects, please contact the Northern Territory Department of Corrections or visit available online resources. Applicants will be asked about their right to work in Australia and correctional experience during application. The agency offers nationally recognized training through the Northern Territory Correctional Services RTO Number 1074.