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Salary- Fixed Salary ($82,690 pa), plus incidental allowance $5,407pa, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Ongoing roles at Mid North Coast Correctional Centre
Oversee the daily activities of all Correctional Officers within a designated area and significantly contribute to the provision of dynamic and static security in the containment and oversight of inmate / offender activities. Senior Correctional Officers play an important role in maintaining the safety and wellbeing of staff and inmates. In addition to the critical aspects of maintaining safety and security, the Senior Correctional Officer actively supports and contributes to the strategic projects to achieve the Premier’s priorities.
In this role you will be required to maintain confidentiality at all times, utilise your proven custodial experience and knowledge to meet the demands of this role efficiently and effectively. You will represent the Department in an honest, ethical and professional way and lead by example. Your resilience, motivation, positive attitude and confidence will be a benefit to this role.
Essential requirements
- Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or appropriate and relevant custodial experience.
- Be able to drive official vehicles and possess an appropriate level of Driver's Licence to meet all job requirements if required.
- Knowledge of and ability to implement emergency and riot procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of and understanding of reception and discharge procedures, warrants and bails.
- Preparedness to undertake shift work on a rotating roster as required.
Should you be successful and do not hold a current Certificate III in Correctional Practice, you will be required to complete the Certificate III in Correctional Practice or specified mandatory training in accordance with specified CSNSW timeframes and requirements.
About Us
Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance public safety. It serves a key function of the NSW Justice sector by providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders both in custody and in the community CSNSW also works in partnership with other government and community agencies to ensure that offenders and their families are supported.
Applying for the role
To apply for this role, you must submit your application online.
Your complete application should consist of:
1. Resume (Maximum 3 pages)
2. Cover Letter (Maximum 2 pages) describing what skills you will bring to this role.
3. A document that outlines how you will demonstrate the Focus Capabilities in this role (Maximum of 250 words for each focus capability (found in the role description)
- Display Resilience & Courage
- Act With Integrity
- Communicate Effectively
- Work Collaboratively
- Demonstrate Accountability
- Technology
- Manage & Development People
Once completed, these documents must be uploaded and are to be attached to your online application.
Note:There are no target questions to be responded to for this application.
For more specific information about the role please contact:
Paul Rzepecki, Manager of Security, Mid North Coast Correctional Centre -
paul.rzepecki@justice.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 6562 9600
For application enquires or support please contact:
Talent Acquisition Consultant – Karen Honnery:
Karen.Honnery@justice.nsw.gov.au or 02 8688 2811.
Closing Date: 11.59pm – Sunday 18 September 2022
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles at Mid North Coast Correctional Centre only and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people identifying as LGBTIQA+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact:
Karen.Honnery@Justice.nsw.gov.au – PH: 02 8688 2811
and advise of our preferred method of communication.
If you are looking for more information about workplace adjustments, please visit our Careers site.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
