Experienced Correctional Officers

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia.
• Demonstrate employment as a correctional officer within the past 2 years.
• Possess a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a correctional officer.
• Completion of Certificate III in Correctional Practice or equivalent is essential.
• Hold a First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid) with 6 months’ validity upon job commencement.
• Possess a current Australian C class driver licence with the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment with strong communication and organisation skills, and good character.
• Ability to work on a 24/7 roster.

1. Application and referee check

After applying on jobs.nt.gov.au, your application will be discussed and verified with your nominated referees.

2.  Online testing

If you progress from the referee checks, you will be invited to complete an online abilities test and psychometric profiling.

3. Panel interview

Meet the Department of Corrections and attend a panel interview.

4. Medical assessment

The next step is coordinating a pre-employment medical check.

5.  Final selection

Successful applicants are notified about their application.

6. Background checks

Proof of credentials, criminal history check and disclosure of criminal convictions are required.

Successful applicants are required to complete a paid 2-week practical induction to learn about the Northern Territory legislation and work practices.

• Supervising, monitoring and managing prisoners.
• Employing appropriate security measures to ensure the safe custody of prisoners, including monitoring property and equipment, and conducting random searches for contraband.
• Advising prisoners of their rights and responsibilities while in custody.
• Ensuring prisoners maintain acceptable levels of hygiene and cleanliness by conducting regular cell inspections.
• Assisting in determining a prisoner’s rehabilitation plan and supporting their attendance.
• Providing reports on prisoner rehabilitation, security, welfare and behaviour.
• Undertaking escorts - transport and supervision of prisoners outside the correctional centre.
• Preparing formal reports about incidents.
• Responding to emergencies, including prisoner conflict, injuries and medical crises.
• Training to maintain currency of core qualifications.

You will embark on a career that offers a variety of employment pathways and access to a host of benefits, including:

• flexible working conditions based on a roster system
• a generous salary (see remuneration scale below)
• work/life balance
• options to work across the Northern Territory
• employment security
• career progression opportunities
• wellness allowance (terms and conditions apply)
• supplied uniforms
• up to 7 weeks’ annual leave each year (conditional)
• opportunities to be considered for overtime.
• Up to $20,000 relocation package to assist relocation to Alice Springs (relocation entitlements have a 6 month validity after commencement)
• Attraction and Retention bonus, $2,500 paid after 3 months of service, $2,500 after 6 months of service, and $5,000 after a further 12 months of service, with $5,000 payable every 12 months thereafter (for Alice Springs only)