Senior Correctional Officer - Cooma Correctional Centre

Senior Correctional Officer – Cooma Correctional Centre (Talent Pool) Employment Type: Ongoing and temporary opportunities to be filled via Talent Pool creation Salary: $97,285.00 per annum plus allowance, employer’s contribution to superannuation, and annual leave loading Your role Senior Correctional Officers play an important role in maintaining the safety and wellbeing of staff and inmates. You will oversee the daily activities of all Correctional Officers within a designated area and significantly contribute to the provision of dynamic and static security in the containment and oversight of inmate / offender activities. What we’re looking for Ability to always maintain confidentiality. Utilise your proven custodial experience and knowledge to meet the demands of this role efficiently and effectively. Always represent the Department in an honest, ethical, and professional way and lead by example. Resilient, motivated with a positive attitude and confidence will be a benefit to this role. Experience in coaching and mentoring staff Field Training Officer experience is highly desirable Applicants who are not willing to work at the advertised location, are encouraged to apply for a role in their preferred location once it is advertised. Essential requirements Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice or appropriate and relevant custodial experience. Be able to drive official vehicles and possess an appropriate level of Driver’s License to meet all job requirements (if required). Preparedness to undertake shift work on a rotating roster as required. Maintain proficiency in authorised instruments of restraint. Satisfactory completion of a mandatory medical assessment if required. Click here to download the role description Key knowledge and experience Knowledge of and ability to implement emergency and riot procedures Extensive knowledge of and understanding of reception and discharge procedures, warrants and bails. We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you What We Offer We offer a variety of benefits, including: A challenging and rewarding career Flexible, autonomous work environment Competitive pay and conditions 6 weeks recreation leave per year. Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. Are you ready to join us? Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages). When submitting your application, please also remember to answer the following target questions (you will be prompted to answer this when completing your application online via the DCJ careers website. How do you approach coaching someone who isn't meeting expectations? Describe a time when you had to manage a critical incident, what did you do, what follow up procedures did you complete and what was the outcome? (500-word limit) Closing Date : Monday 26th October 2026, 11:59 PM (AEST) Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more. Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are 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 a period of up to 18 months. For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/ The Welcome Experience Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page.