Capricornia Correctional Centre Information Night - Thursday 07th November 2024
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What are the benefits? Generous salaryFive weeks annual leaveOngoing employment securityFlexible work - permanent full-time and part-time with rosters to support work-life balance.Choice of location across the StateMeals and uniforms providedPaid 10-week training courseOngoing career development opportunities What skills and experience do I need?
You don't need any prior experience or qualifications to be a CCO.
We are looking for people who are committed to making a difference in other people's lives.
To thrive in this job, you need energy, empathy, and resilience.
We encourage people from all different backgrounds to apply.
If you are a tradesperson, an accountant, a hairdresser, a teacher, we welcome your application and support diversity and inclusion.
We want CCOs with life skills who communicate well and can find common ground with anyone.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
People from diverse backgrounds including non-English speaking backgrounds, people with a disability, women, Aboriginal people, and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
What type of work will I do in the CCO role?
Custodial Correctional Officers (CCO) play a vital role in the operations of Correctional Centres across Queensland.
The role of a CCO is dynamic and varied.
You can be managing prisoner movements one day to assisting them through their rehabilitation pathway the next.
There are also opportunities to work in different specialist areas within our centres.
Below are some of the role's responsibilities:
Induction of prisoners into the centreStaffing prisoner accommodation unitsSupporting and overseeing prisoner attendance at vocational training, education & employmentSupporting engagement in cultural programsCreating file notes and reports for case management.Operating control roomsUndertaking perimeter surveillance and searchesExternal escorts Please note: Custodial Correctional Officers - Courts Unit do not attract aggregated shift allowance (ASA) as these roles are Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
What if the role is not in my hometown?
QCS will provide relocation assistance up to $7,000 for eligible recruits who wish to relocate and work at the following centres:
Capricornia Correctional Centre (Rockhampton)Townsville Correctional Centre (Townsville)Lotus Glen Correctional Centre (Mareeba)
Speak to our recruitment team to find out if you're eligible for the relocation assistance package.
Their details are below.
How do I apply?
We are actively recruiting for CCOs across the State.
You will need to complete an online application which includes a current written resume.
The resume needs to have your skills and employment history.
This talent pipeline is open for candidates to register their interest as a Custodial Correctional Officer (CCO) throughout Queensland, to assist Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) in identifying potentially suitable applicants for employment opportunities at any time of the year.
If deemed suitable, your details will remain in the Custodial Correctional Officer - Talent Pipeline, and you will be contacted further by QCS Recruitment when an opportunity arises.
QCS Recruitment will request your participation in a recruitment and selection process to further determine suitability for employment.
Visit: Careers | Queensland Corrective Services
Phone: 07 3565 7252
Email: ******
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job ad reference: QLD/578802/24
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