Community Corrections Officer

Community Corrections Officer (Talent pool creation) – Sydney Metro District Community Corrections, Corrective Services NSW. Employment type: Talent Pool Creation - A talent pool will be created for future ongoing and temporary roles within metro Sydney and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Salary: $99,938 - $110,271 pa, plus super and leave loading (Clerk Grade 5/6).

Locations: Bankstown, Blacktown, Burwood, Campbelltown, City (Darlinghurst), Fairfield, Hornsby, Leichhardt, Liverpool, Long Bay (Malabar), Mount Druitt, Parklea, Parramatta, Penrith, Silverwater, St Leonards, Sutherland, Windsor.

Ready to make a real impact? If you want a purpose-driven career where your work changes lives and builds safer communities, becoming a Community Corrections Officer is your chance to step up and lead the way.

Your role as a Community Corrections Officer: 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. You will help improve the lives of the diverse communities we work with, with cultural knowledge and experience to support outcomes. This role offers extensive training opportunities and clear pathways for career advancement within Corrective Services NSW. If you enjoy working with people, collaborating with a dedicated team and engaging with a variety of stakeholders, this position may be a great fit for you.

Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• A Career with Purpose: Play a vital role in shaping safer communities and transforming lives through justice and rehabilitation.
• Professional Growth on Us: Benefit from a fully paid, immersive 4-week training program (Certificate IV in Correctional Practice) that sets you up for success.
• Work Your Way: Enjoy genuine autonomy and flexible working arrangements that empower you to manage your day effectively.
• Belong to a Culture That Cares: Thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and your wellbeing matters.
• Pathways to Progress: Unlock clear, rewarding career opportunities within Corrective Services and across the wider NSW public sector.

Build a meaningful career where you make a difference—and keep moving forward.

Start as a Community Corrections Officer and unlock a clear path to leadership, specialist roles, and beyond. Corrective Services NSW offers structured career progression, professional development, and the chance to move into a variety of impactful roles.

• Senior Community Corrections Officer
• Team Leader or Manager
• Specialist roles in programs, training, or investigations
• Opportunities across the broader NSW justice and human services sector

• People with an understanding of the NSW criminal justice system, skills in case management and an understanding of the needs of Aboriginal people and their communities.
• You will have a commitment to providing support and strengthening relationships between Community Corrections and local service providers as well as the local Aboriginal community. This support should reinforce the ongoing and sustainable provision of better service delivery and outcomes for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people we work with.
• Individuals committed to upholding our values and behaviours, with a strong focus on ensuring community safety.
• A dedication to fostering positive relationships between Communities and Justice, with particular emphasis on supporting the local Aboriginal and CALD communities.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity in all interactions.
• Experience in case management, along with high resilience, integrity, and a proactive, positive attitude.
• Ability to work from an office to interact face to face with people under supervision.
• Ability to thrive in a challenging environment while applying cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Ability to develop and implement effective strategies while demonstrating decisiveness in managing emotionally charged situations and addressing complex or controversial issues.

As an Aboriginal applicant, you are actively increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation across our organisation, and building a culturally capable workforce, so we are better equipped to address the challenges of reducing over-representation of Aboriginal people within our service systems. Non-Aboriginal applicants with understanding and experience working with Aboriginal and CALD community are also welcome to apply.

For more information on the day-to-day life of a Community Corrections Officer, review – A Day in the life of a CCO & Resilience as a CCO.

Download the role description. To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site search for the job and click the Apply now button. Applications close Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 11:00pm AEST.

Got a question? For more information contact Joeleen Sinclair or Ziggy Abedine at the numbers or emails provided, or if you require an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Visit the DCJ website for Recruitment adjustments and Inclusion and Diversity information.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire great people with diverse skills and backgrounds. To find out what DCJ is doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other information: A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for up to 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. For more information about working for DCJ, visit our website. We do work that matters. Follow us on Facebook. Are you ready to join us? To apply, search for the job on the DCJ Careers site and click Apply now. Applications close Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 11:00pm AEST.