A career with purpose.

Become a Correctional Officer at Clarence Correctional Centre

We offer a unique & fulfilling career that sets us apart. 

Up to $5,000 relocation support

Receive up to $5,000 relocation assistance (non-cash out benefit) in accordance with policy.

Great People

Our team is hardworking, results-oriented, and, most importantly, supportive.  Here, you'll find colleagues who uplift and celebrate your success. 

Work-life balance

We value your wellbeing, and provide 5 weeks annual leave for shift workers and 8 weeks paid parental leave. 

Join Australia’s most innovative & largest correctional centre

Accommodating up to 1,700 inmates, the state-of-the-art Clarence Correctional Centre is focussed on rehabilitation to reduce reoffending rates, without compromising safety and security.


You'll play a vital role in the supervision, rehabilitation, and reintegration of inmates.

It's about making a positive change.

Make a difference

If you've got the heart, integrity, and drive to make a difference, you're our ideal candidate.


You'll work in a team environment to ensure and maintain the ongoing safety of inmates, staff and visitors.


The role of a Correctional Officer is multi-faceted, aimed at transforming lives and the wider community. You'll be providing safe and secure custody to those entrusted into our care, protecting the community and reducing re-offending.


It will involve the supervision of individuals and developing positive relationships, role modeling, mentorship and supporting inmates' behavioral change toward a crime-free life.


No experience? No worries. 

We’ll train you from day 1, ensuring you're supported for the journey ahead.

Join us and make a difference every day

Moving to Clarence Valley? 

We’ll help make it smoother for you by offering relocation assistance of up to $5000*.

Imagine waking up to the natural beauty of Clarence Valley every day.

With pristine beaches, lush hinterlands, and a wide range of recreational activities, you'll have it all right at your fingertips.


  *Non-cash out benefit in accordance with policy.

Learn more

20

Minute Drive

Grafton

Set along the picturesque Clarence River, Grafton is the heart of Clarence Valley. 


Known as the Jacaranda city, it boasts historic tree-lined streets, a regional airport, excellent healthcare services, great schools & vibrant cultural facilities.

Learn more

40

Minute Drive

Maclean

Built on the banks of the Clarence River, Maclean is surrounded entirely by cane fields, farmland and water.


In its unique town centre, you'll find a historic main street lined with boutique stores, cafes & restaurants with boundless lifestyle options. 

Learn more

55

Minute Drive

Yamba

Yamba, a coastal gem at the mouth of the Clarence River, is famous for its eleven beaches, relaxed beach culture, and a lively café and restaurant scene, all celebrating fresh local produce.

Learn more

55

Minute Drive

Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour boasts uncrowded beaches, great shopping, award-winning cafes and restaurants, Southern Cross University, health care services, schools, cultural facilities, and a regional airport.

Learn more

80

Minute Drive

Bellingen Shire

Situated between Sydney and Brisbane, Bellingen Shire is a picturesque valley known for its vibrant cultural community, love for music, arts, food, and nature.

Learn more

100

Minute Drive

Ballina

Characterised by pristine beaches, tidal bays, fertile valleys, and extensive rivers, Ballina Shire offers a thriving central business district and major airport.

Learn more

Moving to Clarence Valley? 

We’ll help make it smoother for you by offering relocation assistance of up to $5000*.


Imagine waking up to the natural beauty of Clarence Valley every day.



With pristine beaches, lush hinterlands, and a wide range of recreational activities, you'll have it all right at your fingertips.


  *Non-cash out benefit in accordance with policy.

Learn more

20

Minute Drive

Grafton

Set along the picturesque Clarence River, Grafton is the heart of Clarence Valley. 


Known as the Jacaranda city, it boasts historic tree-lined streets, a regional airport, excellent healthcare services, great schools & vibrant cultural facilities.

Learn more

40

Minute Drive

Maclean

Built on the banks of the Clarence River, Maclean is surrounded entirely by cane fields, farmland and water.


In its unique town centre, you'll find a historic main street lined with boutique stores, cafes & restaurants with boundless lifestyle options. 

Learn more

55

Minute Drive

Yamba

Yamba, a coastal gem at the mouth of the Clarence River, is famous for its eleven beaches, relaxed beach culture, and a lively café and restaurant scene, all celebrating fresh local produce.

Learn more

55

Minute Drive

Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour boasts uncrowded beaches, great shopping, award-winning cafes and restaurants, Southern Cross University, health care services, schools, cultural facilities, and a regional airport.

Learn more

80

Minute Drive

Bellingen Shire

Situated between Sydney and Brisbane, Bellingen Shire is a picturesque valley known for its vibrant cultural community, love for music, arts, food, and nature.

Learn more

100

Minute Drive

Ballina

Characterised by pristine beaches, tidal bays, fertile valleys, and extensive rivers, Ballina Shire offers a thriving central business district and major airport.

Learn more

A great range of rewards and benefits

9 weeks Initial Training Course

Correctional Officer Level 1

$28 per hour

Plus Overtime

Plus Penalties

Plus Allowances

Plus 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Plus 11% Superannuation



Correctional Officer Level 2

$29 per hour

Plus Overtime

Plus Penalties

Plus Allowances

Plus 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Plus 11% Superannuation

Correctional Officer Level 3

$31 per hour

Plus Overtime

Plus Penalties

Plus Allowances

Plus 17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Plus 11% Superannuation

Transition to shift work

77 hours per fortnight

11/12 hour shifts

7 shifts per fortnight


Five (5) weeks annual leave for shift workers

Flexible salary packaging options, including novated leasing for new and used vehicles

Continuous on-the-job training, annual refresher training and career pathway opportunities

Uniform, meals and onsite car parking provided

Benefits@Serco, which includes a great range of career support programs, wellbeing packages and financial benefits, available through us and our selected partners, including access to Fitness Passport

Generous employee referral program

Share2Care 8 weeks of paid parental leave to eligible employees

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