Casual Correctional Officer MRRC (Silverwater) Casual rate of $34.02 per hr super, leave and shift loading Culturally diverse workplace with equal opportunity Paid Training An exciting opportunity exists for Casual Correctional Officers to join our MRRC at Silverwater. If you are a motivated team player with good communication skills, resilient in challenging situations and enjoy working in a unique, vibrant and empowering environment, we encourage you to apply. About the role: Correctional Officers in Correctional Centres are usually classified as shift workers and can work any 5 days in a week including weekends and public holidays. Provide safety, security, welfare and rehabilitation of inmates/offenders. Conducting daily searches and musters. Locate and remove illegal and restricted substances whilst undertaking searches. Manage inmates of all classifications. Provide ongoing monitoring and security at all times. Undertake all custody related administrative duties. Maintain confidentiality The role offers: Casual rate of $34.02 per hr super, leave and shift loading Culturally diverse workplace with equal opportunity Access to staff benefits Supportive team environment 10 week fully paid training program Certificate III in Correctional Practice in the following 12 months Requirements of the role: Minimum age of 18 years old Current driver s license Australia or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident Willing and able to work irregular shift patterns/hours of work (shifts up to 8 hours, 7 days a week). Be available to work at short notice (calls for casual work are after 5pm for work on the following day). Available to work at short notice Meet the minimum medical standards and be of a reasonable fitness level Have foundational computer skills No visible inappropriate or offensive tattoos How to apply: Answer all questions on the online application form. Ensure you have an up-to-date resume no more than three (3) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to the position. Ensure you have a brief cover letter no more than one (1) page introducing yourself, explaining your interest in the role and your relevant transferable skills/experience. Please note that due to a high volume of applications received. We will only review your application if a cover letter and resume has been submitted as a part of your application. For more information, visit the following helpful links Role requirements, pre-employment checks and videos Recruitment process, recruitment adjustments and talent pools Download the role description Applications received via this requisition will be considered for MRRC ONLY. Please do not apply if this not a location of preference for you. It is important to note, that you can only apply for Correctional Officer role with Corrective Services NSW ONCE in every 12 months and we will withdraw your application if you: Have applied for a Correctional Officer or Overseer role within Corrective Services NSW within the last 12 months. You are currently going through the recruitment process for another location. Talent Pools If your application is successful and you pass all pre-employment checks, your application will be placed into a talent pool. When a vacancy arises in your preferred location, the talent pool will be activated and offers of employment will be based on date of application, location preference, capabilities, knowledge and experience. A talent pool may be created for future casual, temporary and ongoing roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. To ensure recruitment at the Department of Communities and Justice continues without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, some interviews and assessments may be performed using alternative methods. This may include video interviewing, telephone interviewing and online assessments. If you are successful following review of your application, you may need to perform assessments and/or interviews via online platforms using a PC, laptop or smart phone. By doing so, we will be adhering to the strict social distancing advice currently in place. 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 and other diversity groups. If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact Dugald.GILKESONjustice.nsw.gov.au and advise us of your preferred method of communication. If you are looking for more information about workplace adjustments at DCJ, please visit our Careers site . For application enquiries or technical issues, please contact the Talent Acquistion Team via: Email : csnswtajustice.nsw.gov.au or Phone : 1800 810 316 (option 1)