In Australia, the Correctional Services industry provides management and supervision of offenders in prisons, juvenile and immigration detention; as well as parole services.
You’ve probably heard of Correctional Officers (or Prison Officers), but there are lots of other jobs within the Correctional Services industry too.
You could be working for one of the many services supporting the operation of correctional facilities, from the provision of food, clothing, maintenance, and security, to rehabilitation programs, and health care.
Jobs to explore
Interested in a career that offers training, progression, and job security?ย Why not have a look at some of the jobs you could do within Correctional Services. Here are a few examples:
- Custodial Correctional Officer
- Custodial Officer
- Probation Services Officer
- Case Manager
- Cultural Liaison Officer
- Trainer
- Psychologist
- Health worker
- Trade Instructor
- Administration Officer
- Intelligence Analyst / Advisor
- Stores Personnel
- Catering Manager
- Human Resources Officer
- Systems Administrator
- Building and Grounds Maintenance
Correctional Services in your state / territory
Each state or territory manages their own correctional services. You can find out more about the jobs available, the eligibility requirements for each job, how to apply and other information on their websites here:
Similar careers to consider
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