Community Corrections Officer

4 days ago

Penrith Municipality, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time
Overview

Community Corrections Officer (Talent pool creation) – Sydney Metro District, Community Corrections, Corrective Services NSW. Employment type: Talent Pool Creation (up to 18 months). Salary: $99,938 - $110,271 per annum, plus superannuation 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.

What you'll do

As a Community Corrections Officer, you will join a dedicated team focused on offender rehabilitation and community safety. You will supervise individuals under conditions, develop and implement rehabilitative strategies, monitor progress toward goals, and conduct home visits to ensure compliance. You will contribute to better outcomes for diverse communities, with emphasis on Aboriginal and CALD communities. This role offers hands-on experience, nationally recognised training, and clear progression within Corrective Services NSW.

Successful candidates will complete a mandatory four-week, in-person, paid training program at Corrective Services Brush Farm Academy as part of the Certificate IV in Correctional Practice curriculum.

What We're Looking For
  • Understanding of the NSW criminal justice system, case management skills, and understanding of the needs of Aboriginal people and their communities.
  • Commitment to strengthening relationships between Community Corrections and local service providers and the Aboriginal community to improve service delivery and outcomes.
  • Strong values and behaviours with a focus on community safety.
  • Ability to foster positive relationships between Communities and Justice, with emphasis on Aboriginal and CALD communities.
  • Excellent communication skills, confidentiality, and integrity.
  • Experience in case management, resilience, integrity, and a proactive, positive attitude.
  • Ability to work from an office and engage with people under supervision face-to-face.
  • Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in challenging environments.
  • Ability to develop and implement effective strategies while managing emotionally charged situations and complex issues.
Benefits and Growth
  • A Career with Purpose: contribute to safer communities through justice and rehabilitation.
  • Fully paid, immersive four-week training program (Certificate IV in Correctional Practice).
  • Autonomy and flexible working arrangements.
  • Supportive, inclusive culture that values wellbeing.
  • Clear career pathways within Corrective Services and the NSW public sector.
Career Pathways
  • Senior Community Corrections Officer
  • Team Leader or Manager
  • Specialist roles in programs, training, or investigations
  • Opportunities across the NSW justice and human services sector
Aboriginal and CALD communities

We encourage Aboriginal applicants and welcome non-Aboriginal applicants with experience working with Aboriginal and CALD communities. The organisation is committed to inclusion, diversity, and a culturally capable workforce.

For more information on the day-to-day life of a Community Corrections Officer, see "A Day in the Life of a CCO" and "Resilience as a CCO".

To apply, visit the DCJ Careers site, search for the job, and click "Apply now".

Additional Information
  • A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for up to 18 months.
  • Applications close Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 11:00pm AEST.
  • If you have questions or require recruitment adjustments to help you perform at your best, contact the DCJ recruitment team listed in the posting.
  • DCJ is committed to inclusion and diversity. See the DCJ website for more information on inclusion and diversity.
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