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About The Position
The Tasmania Prison Service is seeking applications from highly motivated people who are looking for a challenging career in the correctional field with a dynamic, diverse and progressive organisation. Correctional Officers come from a wide range of backgrounds. They join us because the work is rewarding, diverse and absorbing. Although its not without its challenges, being a Correctional Officer delivers a large amount of job satisfaction and the knowledge that they are playing an active role in the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners, while also contributing to the safety of the Tasmanian community. Applicants must be able to demonstrate resilience, maturity and flexibility along with high levels of literacy, numeracy and excellent computer skills and digital literacy. They will also be assessed against the Values of the Department of Justice where all employees are to act with integrity, respect and accountability within workplaces which are inclusive and collaborative. Prior training, experience and qualifications in corrections are not required. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate attributes in the following areas: team orientation, very high-level interpersonal skills, integrity, strength and stamina, resilience, respect, supportive, accountable, tolerant, assertive, adaptable, decisive, dependable, courage, motivated, patient, objective, able to read people and situations and to think critically and problem solve. Successful applicants will complete a 12 week training program with the Tasmania Prison Service at the Risdon site to help develop these skills and abilities and enable them to become professional and effective Correctional Officers. The training provides successful trainees with the opportunity to acquire a Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial) which is a nationally recognised qualification. Intrastate, interstate and overseas applicants may be eligible for relocation support. During the recruitment process applicants will be assessed for their suitability to perform the duties of a Correctional Officer which also includes psychological and workforce health/fitness assessments as well as criminal history background checks. Applicants need only submit a current resume/curriculum vitae and complete the required information/application form to be considered for a position. Response to the selection criteria is NOT required.
Requirements
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate resilience, maturity and flexibility along with high levels of literacy, numeracy and excellent computer skills and digital literacy.
- They will also be assessed against the Values of the Department of Justice where all employees are to act with integrity, respect and accountability within workplaces which are inclusive and collaborative.
- Applicants should be able to demonstrate attributes in the following areas: team orientation, very high-level interpersonal skills, integrity, strength and stamina, resilience, respect, supportive, accountable, tolerant, assertive, adaptable, decisive, dependable, courage, motivated, patient, objective, able to read people and situations and to think critically and problem solve.
- Physical fitness, medical suitability and psychological characteristics appropriate to the duties of Correctional Officer.
- Pre-employment checks.
Nice To Haves
- Current unrestricted driver’s licence
Benefits
- Post training, salary range for Shift Work is $92,677 - $102,092 pa + super. Annual salary increase within this range in accordance with the Correctional Officers Agreement 2023. During training (13 weeks), salary is $66,520 pa + 12% super.
- A 4 week leave block at the end of each 26 week period
- Access to purchased leave, leave without pay, State Service accumulated leave scheme.
- Access to salary sacrifice and salary packaging
- Opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised qualification
- Regular paid training days, career progression opportunities across Tasmania
- Uniform provided via points system.
- Experienced Correctional Officers may be eligible for recognition of service including above base salary on commencement and reduced training requirements.
- Intrastate, interstate and overseas applicants may be eligible for relocation support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
