Do you have what it takes to be a Correctional Officer? Do you have life experience and an interest in community safety? Do you like working in a team and have exceptional communication skills? Are you resilient when faced with challenging situations and environments? Do you have the maturity to be assertive whilst remaining level-headed, non-judgemental, fair and respectful? If so, this may be the role for you!

ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) are seeking suitable applicants to fill several Correctional Officer positions within the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC).
Successful applicants will be required to complete a 12-week Correctional Recruit Training (CRT) course in the first instance and will receive a training salary of $59,876 per annum for this period. The CRT will provide you with all the relevant training to be a competent and accomplished Correctional Officer. This includes everything from legislations and policies, to report writing and dealing with challenging behaviours. Following the successful completion of this training, you will automatically become a Correctional Officer Grade 1 earning a salary range between $73,645 and $87,142 per annum, plus superannuation and the potential for allowances. You will also be supported to complete a fully funded, nationally recognised Certificate III in Correctional Practice. The AMC operates 24/7 and staff are required to work rostered shifts.

ACTCS will be hosting two information sessions for people interested in learning more about these opportunities. Senior ACTCS staff will team up with current Correctional Officers to describe what it is like to work in a correctional environment. You will also have the chance to find out more about the opportunities for women, young people and people from diverse backgrounds, as well as details about the required training. (Please note, attendance at the information session is not mandatory). 

An information session will be held for all interested members of the community at the ACT Courts, Knowles Place, Canberra City, on Wednesday 6 March 2024 at 6:30pm. To attend this information session, please register here.
A second information session will be held for interested Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS), Lawson Cres, Acton, on Wednesday 13 March 2024 at 3:30pm.   To attend this information session, please register here.
Note: This process is being run in conjunction with a separate bulk recruitment process for the Court Transport Unit (CTU). As such, applicants who apply for both roles and who are considered suitable, will be offered a placement subject to operational requirements.

For more information, please see the “Frequently Asked Questions” document available on the ACT Government jobs website.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply: For further information, please visit http://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/justice-and-community-safety/permanent/37259,-Several

Contact Officer: James Stuart (02) 6207 2839 actcspeopleandculture@act.gov.au
Applications Close: 01 April 2024

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