At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and manage prisoners while ensuring safety and security in correctional centres.
- Company: Join the Northern Territory Government and make a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 11 weeks paid training, flexible work-life balance, and generous leave entitlements.
- Other info: Enjoy a laidback lifestyle in the Northern Territory with amazing weather and vibrant community spirit.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with a nationally recognised qualification and long-term job security.
- Qualifications: Good character, strong communication skills, fitness, and a valid driver's license required.
The predicted salary is between 69316 - 108308 $ per year.
Join to apply for the Trainee Correctional Officer role at Northern Territory Government.
Base pay range: A$69,316.00/yr - A$108,308.00/yr in Darwin, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek. Several full-time ongoing and fixed period appointments available.
Remuneration Package: A$69,316 - A$108,308 inclusive of superannuation and allowances (salary A$62,167 - A$69,074). After initial 11 weeks training period, salary will be A$108,308 remuneration package.
- Market Leading Salary
- 11 Week paid Training Program
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Up to 7 weeks recreation leave per year
- Work life Balance, 13 shifts over 28 days after training
- Long term career pathways
As a Trainee Correctional Officer, you will undertake an intensive eight-week, off-the-job training course, followed by three weeks of on-the-job training. This will give you the skills and knowledge to support the safety and security of our correctional centres, staff, visitors and prisoners.
A breakdown of salary during training is as follows:
- First 8 week block training salary of A$62,167 plus 12% superannuation applies (A$69,627 remuneration package)
- 9 - 11-week period (shadow) A$97,478 remuneration package inclusive of Salary (A$62,167) plus 40% consolidated allowance (A$24,867), plus 12% superannuation applies.
- After the 11-week training period - A$108,308 remuneration package inclusive of Salary (A$69,074) plus 40% consolidated allowance (A$26,825) plus 12% superannuation applies.
During the 12 month training program, you will be required to successfully complete the nationally accredited qualification CSC30122 Certificate III in Correctional Practice and satisfactorily complete performance appraisals and assessments. All costs are covered for the Certificate III in Correctional Practice by DoC.
Your key duties include:
- Supervising, monitoring and managing prisoners
- Employing appropriate security measures to ensure the safety of prisoners
- Undertaking escorts and responding to emergencies
Completion of the 12 month training program may result in an offer of ongoing (permanent) employment. To be eligible for ongoing employment, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident. Holders of an appropriate valid Australian visa with full work rights may be considered for fixed period contracts whilst they await the outcome of their visa application.
Being of good character with strong communication and organisational skills, a good level of fitness and the proven ability to work in a cross-cultural environment are essential. A current First Aid Certificate and a Northern Territory “C” class driver’s license with the ability to drive a manual vehicle is required prior to commencement.
In return, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary package, 6 weeks recreational and 3 weeks personal leave, flexible working conditions, uniforms, wellness allowance and opportunity for paid overtime. An additional one week recreational leave will be granted for working 10 Sundays or more during a calendar year.
An attraction and retention allowance of A$10,000 for Alice Springs is paid at A$2500 after 3 months, a further A$2500 after 6 months and A$5000 paid at 12 months. An ongoing retention allowance for Alice Springs with a A$5000 lump sum payment after every completed 12 months of continuous service.
This is a great time to consider a move to the Northern Territory. Enjoy the enviable laidback lifestyle with amazing weather, tropical sunsets and unique landscapes, and the rich cultural society and community spirit makes it an easy place to meet people and make new friends.
The NTPS values diversity and inclusion; and aims for a workforce that represents the community. Under the agency’s Special Measures Plan, eligible Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration; however, people from all diversity groups are encouraged to apply.
Trainee Correctional Officer in Alice Springs employer: Northern Territory Government
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Contact Details:
Northern Territory Government Recruitment Team
