Correctional Industry Officer

Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 860448
Location: 5253 - MOBILONG, 5253 - MURRAY BRIDGE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Department for Correctional Services
The Department employs approximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nine prisons and fifteen Community Correctional offices across the state. Our vision is for a safer community by protecting the public and reducing re-offending. We work towards this through the contribution of staff who are employed in a wide variety of fields, from correctional officers and teachers, to social workers, psychologists and supervisors of court orders. Their commitment ensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders and victims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in our workforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness and better outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, you will encounter interesting professional challenges and you will work alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turn around the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected by crime.

Ready for a career with purpose?
Are you a qualified tradesperson or someone with three years of industry experience looking for a meaningful career change?

Join the Department for Correctional Services as a Correctional Industry Officer and make a difference every day. Be part of a unique team that delivers real-world business operations inside South Australian prisons—helping prisoners gain trade skills, work experience, and renewed purpose.

Why Join Prison Industries?
Our workshops mirror real-world industry and span a wide range of services, offering prisoners valuable training and rehabilitation. You’ll contribute directly to reducing reoffending by helping prisoners build practical skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications.

Our Industry Footprint
We operate across seven prison locations with large-scale, purpose-built facilities:
•    Yatala Labour Prison:11,500m² complex | 100+ prisoners
•    Mobilong Prison:3,000m² complex | ~100 prisoners
•    Port Augusta Prison:2,000m² complex + 1-hectare garden
•    Port Lincoln Prison:150 hectares of farmland
•    Adelaide Women’s Prison:1,500m² industry workshop
•    Adelaide Pre-Release Centre:Market garden and greenhouse
•    Cadell Training Centre:Dairy and orchard operations

Trades & Industry Areas
Bring your skills to a dynamic and varied environment. We are seeking trade professionals in:
•    Metal & Engineering: Welding, fabrication, machining, powder coating
•    Timber & Furniture: Joinery, millwork, furniture restoration
•    Food: Bakery and commercial kitchen
•    Manufacturing & Assembly: Packaging, arts, electrical assembly

For further information visit - https://www.corrections.sa.gov.au/prison-industries

A Role with Real Impact

You'll;
•    Mentor and train prisoners in meaningful industry roles
•    Help prisoners work toward trade qualifications (e.g. Cert III in Engineering, Cert II in Civil Construction)
•    Support rehabilitation, pride in work, and community reintegration

Mobilong Prison
Mobilong Prison (MOB) is an open campus-style prison located near Murray Bridge.
It accommodates male medium and low security prisoners.

What We Offer
•    $76,500 – $84,000 per annum base (CO3) + allowances and penalties + superannuation
•    Correctional Industry and Vocational Training Allowance (Available after 12 months service, subject to meeting trade qualification requirements)
•    Four weeks annual leave (Mon - Fri) or 6 weeks annual leave (7-day Rotational Roster- Kitchen/Bakery)
•    Secure SA Public Sector employment
•    No prior correctional experience required
•    Fully paid 12-week induction + Certificate III in Correctional Practice
•    Supportive, inclusive and flexible work culture
•    Professional development opportunities

What You’ll Need
•    A relevant trade qualification, industry-recognised certification, or a minimum of three years' experience in a related trade
•    Current SA Driver’s Licence
•    Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
•    Be aged 18+
•    Ability to pass a National Criminal History Check
•    Flexibility to work a 7-day roster (averaging 38 hrs/week)

Ready to Apply?

Click here to apply and submit your resume, identification, proof of citizenship, and any qualifications or licences. 

Enquiries
Mr Michael Biebrick
Manager Industries
08 8532 8972
michael.biebrick@sa.gov.au

Additional Information

Proposed start date for the Trainee Correctional Officer (TCO) School: Early February 2027.

Successful applicants will complete 12 weeks of paid training, including 8 weeks in Adelaide and 4 weeks of in-service training at Mobilong Prison.

There is more than one ongoing position available with potential for opportunities to perform duties across multiple industry areas, subject to qualifications/ skills. 

Please contact the enquiries person for confirmation relating to considerations for relevant Trade qualification and/or industry recognised qualification/experience.

DCS is an equal opportunities employer, and our workplace reflects the diverse communities that we serve. Safety at Work is central to our mission — emphasising respectful relationships, psychological wellbeing, and the physical and cultural safety of all employees.

We welcome and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, people of African heritage, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent people, people living with disability, people of all ages, and other diversity groups. We support flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements, wherever reasonably possible, and strive to ensure a fair, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. We encourage you to share any support or access needs when you apply.

Applications close: 29/10/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Advice to Applicants.pdf
- JPS Correctional Industry Officer - June 2026.pdf
- DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.3 August 2026 (Fillable).pdf
- Mobilong Industries Profile and Capability Statement. 1.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.