Community Corrections Officer

Community Corrections Officer - Nowra at Illawarra Mercury

Location: Nowra Community Corrections, South District, Corrective Services NSW

Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 ($99,938 pa - $110,270 pa), plus super and leave loading
Position Type: Talent Pool Creation for ongoing and temporary full-time roles and part-time roles (flexible working hours)
Training: Paid training with a Certificate IV in Correctional Practice

Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. All successful candidates must be willing to work at Nowra Community Corrections.

Role context
As a Community Corrections Officer, you will join a dedicated and dynamic team focused on offender rehabilitation and enhancing community safety. You will collaborate with individuals under supervision to develop and implement rehabilitative strategies, monitor progress toward established goals, and conduct home visits to ensure compliance with conditions.

• Case manage people subject to community-based orders, including Parole Orders, Intensive Corrections Orders, and Community Corrections Orders.
• Work with people in custody to prepare them for successful reintegration into the community on release on parole.
• Engage in extensive training opportunities and career pathways.
• Participate in mandatory four-week, in-person, paid training at Brush Farm Academy as part of the Certificate IV in Correctional Practice curriculum.

• Individuals committed to upholding our values with a strong focus on community safety.
• Dedication to fostering positive relationships between Communities and Justice, with emphasis on local Aboriginal and CALD communities.
• Exceptional communication skills, ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity in all interactions.
• Experience in case management, high resilience, motivation, and a proactive, positive attitude.
• Ability to thrive in a challenging environment with cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Capability to develop and implement effective strategies while managing emotionally charged situations and addressing complex issues.

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs

Click apply, attach a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the focus capabilities/requirements of the role, and an up-to-date résumé (max 3 pages). Applications close 28 September 2025 at 11:00pm AEST. A talent pool may be created for future temporary and ongoing roles at Nowra Community Corrections only.

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site: search for the job and click the 'Apply now' button. If applying through Seek, set up or login to your Seek profile as directed.

For day-to-day life in a Community Corrections Officer role, review "A Day in the life of a CCO" and "Resilience as a CCO." Download the role description for details.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire people with diverse skills and backgrounds. To learn more, visit Inclusion and Diversity on the DCJ website.

Other information: A talent pool may be created for future roles and is valid for up to 18 months for Nowra Community Corrections. Visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website for more information.

If you have questions about the role or the application process, please contact the hiring manager or the DCJ recruitment team via the provided channels. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and need assistance, contact the specified numbers or emails on the DCJ site. Recruitment adjustments are available on request.

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