Correctional Services

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Community Corrections Officer

Community Corrections Officers aid offenders in rehabilitation and resource education while reporting to authorities to assess parole eligibility.

Avg yearly income $78,988
Skill level Advanced

Prison Officer

A Prison Officer supervises inmates, monitors behaviour, conducts patrols, and ensures security while demonstrating leadership and teamwork skills.

Avg yearly income $79,040
Skill level Advanced

Correctional Officer

Correctional Officers oversee prison operations, supervise inmates, and handle security, requiring fitness, leadership skills, and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Criminologist

A Criminologist analyses criminal patterns to devise strategies for crime reduction, focusing on specific activities, groups, or areas.

Avg yearly income $94,900
Skill level Advanced

Parole Officer

A Parole Officer supervises offenders on parole, assessing compliance and progress while providing support for reintegration and liaising with authorities.

Avg yearly income $92,560
Skill level Advanced

Correctional Emergency Response Officer

A Correctional Emergency Response Officer handles emergencies in correctional facilities, manages unsafe behaviour, conducts risk assessments, and evaluates incidents.

Avg yearly income $90,480
Skill level Advanced

Probation Officer

A Probation Officer supervises individuals on probation, ensuring compliance with court conditions and supporting their rehabilitation and reintegration.

Avg yearly income $73,424
Skill level Advanced

Correctional Supervisor

Correctional Supervisors lead officers, ensuring safety and security while managing training and incidents, requiring strong leadership and communication skills.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Correctional Case Manager

Correctional Case Managers support inmates by arranging rehabilitation and addressing needs, requiring flexibility, strong leadership, and communication skills.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in correctional services

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC53215

Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,127
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Rehabilitation Counsellor Human Rights Advocate Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Probation Officer Addiction Counsellor Behaviour Therapist Family Therapist
+ 8 more
CPP31318

Certificate III in Security Operations
Blended, On Campus
2 - 7 weeks
$0 - $2,250
  • Must hold a current Security Officers licensing in the relevant jurisdiction.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer Correctional Emergency Response Officer
Crowd Controller
+ 1 more
  • Must hold a current Security Officers licensing in the relevant jurisdiction.
  • Must hold a current Security Officers licensing in the relevant jurisdiction.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer Correctional Emergency Response Officer Crowd Controller + 1 more
CSC50122

Diploma of Correctional Administration
Blended
12 months
$3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Supervisor Correctional Case Manager Community Corrections Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Supervisor Correctional Case Manager Community Corrections Officer
22594VIC

Diploma of Justice
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $8,371
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Prison Officer Correctional Officer Youth Justice Officer
Community Corrections Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Prison Officer Correctional Officer Youth Justice Officer Community Corrections Officer + 1 more

Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $48,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Probation Officer Correctional Officer
Correctional Supervisor Legal Advocate Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Probation Officer Correctional Officer Correctional Supervisor Legal Advocate Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator + 4 more

Bachelor of Criminology
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $91,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Parole Officer Probation Officer Law Enforcement Officer
Correctional Officer Correctional Supervisor Correctional Case Manager Criminal Defence Lawyer Legal Advocate Chief of Police Criminal Investigator
+ 7 more

Bachelor of Social Work
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $100,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Worker Caseworker Social Welfare Officer
Aged Care Social Worker Family Support Worker Mental Health Social Worker Community Liaison Officer Community Volunteer Correctional Case Manager Art Therapist Public Service Officer Community Worker Human Rights Activist Multicultural Liaison Officer Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Community Psychologist Hospital Social Worker Youth Engagement Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Youth Adviser Human Rights Officer International Aid Worker Clinical Social Worker Community Advocate Youth Advocate Aged Care Coordinator Mental Health Specialist Youth Minister Community Recovery Officer
+ 27 more
10972NAT

Diploma of Justice Studies
Blended, Online
12 months
$4,999 - $9,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Court Officer Paralegal
Police Officer Public Servant Court Support Worker Crime Analyst
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Court Officer Paralegal Police Officer Public Servant Court Support Worker Crime Analyst + 4 more
10971NAT

Certificate IV in Justice Studies
Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $4,090
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Court Officer Paralegal
Police Officer Prison Officer Public Servant Court Support Worker Crime Analyst
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Court Officer Paralegal Police Officer Prison Officer Public Servant Court Support Worker Crime Analyst + 5 more
CSC40122

Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
Blended
12 months
$2,100 - $2,295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Community Corrections Officer Correctional Case Manager
Correctional Emergency Response Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Community Corrections Officer Correctional Case Manager Correctional Emergency Response Officer + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Criminology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Prevention Officer Criminologist Forensic Specialist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Prevention Officer Criminologist Forensic Specialist

Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Criminal Justice)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $72,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Court Officer Detective
Criminal Defence Lawyer Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Court Officer Detective Criminal Defence Lawyer Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator + 3 more

Master of Criminology
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $62,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Criminologist Forensic Psychologist
Detective
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Criminologist Forensic Psychologist Detective + 1 more

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $102,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Court Officer Criminologist Detective
Police Officer Parole Officer Prosecutor Magistrate Crime Analyst
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Court Officer Criminologist Detective Police Officer Parole Officer Prosecutor Magistrate Crime Analyst + 5 more

Bachelor of Criminology (Honours)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $60,224
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Prosecutor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Prosecutor

Graduate Diploma in Criminology
On Campus
6 - 12 months
$15,500 - $25,080
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Crime Analyst Probation Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Crime Analyst Probation Officer

Graduate Certificate in Criminology
On Campus
4 - 6 months
$12,540 - $14,510
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Law Enforcement Officer Probation Officer
Parole Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Law Enforcement Officer Probation Officer Parole Officer + 1 more

Bachelor of Policing
On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $48,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Investigator Crime Prevention Officer Police Officer
Probation Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Investigator Crime Prevention Officer Police Officer Probation Officer + 1 more

Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
Blended
3 years
$48,960 - $49,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Parole Officer Police Officer
Law Enforcement Officer Prosecutor Chief of Police Forensic Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Parole Officer Police Officer Law Enforcement Officer Prosecutor Chief of Police Forensic Consultant + 4 more
PUA50120

Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Management Coordinator Correctional Emergency Response Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Emergency Management Coordinator Correctional Emergency Response Officer
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