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professional certificate
Professional training, Career progression opportunities, Long-term ongoing employment
Posted 9d ago
~12 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The role involves ensuring the safety and security of persons in custody while providing care in hospital and court settings. Officers are also responsible for the escort and transport of individuals in custody.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a driver's licence and be willing to obtain First Aid certification. Applicants must also pass police checks, a Working with Children Check, and a pre-employment medical examination.
Full job description
About the role
Ventia is currently seeking individuals to join our Care & Custody team across South Australia.
Successful applicants will commence as Trainee Care & Custody Officers, undertaking comprehensive training and development while working towards a Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
Upon successful completion of training and all role requirements, trainees will have the opportunity to progress into a Care & Custody Officer role.
Available Locations:
Port Lincoln
Port Augusta
Mount Gambier
Adelaide Metro
Ventia is seeking individuals with a flexible mindset and strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly, manage conflict calmly, and navigate challenging situations with confidence. Our Care & Custody Officers are respectful, non-judgemental, and committed to treating everyone with dignity and fairness.
Casual Trainee Opportunities:
Seeking candidates with flexibility to work 8–12-hour shifts, with a strong focus on nights and weekends.
This role operates within a 24/7 environment and may involve coverage across various shifts.
Applicants must be willing to work weekends.
Opportunity to progress into a Care & Custody Officer role upon successful completion of training.
Casual pay rate starting at $34.71 for the first 3 months, after this time there will be an opportunity for a mix of casual and permanent roles.
Ability to pass Police checks, Working with Children Check, and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol test).
You must be available to attend face-to-face training commencing 21 September 2026.
Benefits:
Ventia provides full professional training to help you succeed as a Trainee Care & Custody Officer, working towards a Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
Opportunity to transition into a Care & Custody Officer role following successful completion of training.
Opportunity for long-term ongoing employment.
About Ventia As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential. Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How to apply Click the Apply Now button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.
Position Reference Number:168295
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Ventia is our people: over 35,000 employees and subcontractors, across more than 400 sites, in Australia and New Zealand working.
From transport and energy networks to critical utilities, defence, schools and hospitals, we’re there – making sure essential services are always working.
Every day, we draw on our network, experience and expertise to overcome challenges and go further for our customers, partners and communities. At the same time, our values and our heritage spanning half a century drive us to keep learning, working smarter, and thinking further ahead.
Ventia: Together we go further.
Offices: 155 Miller St, Level 27, North Sydney, New South Wales 2060, AU · 167 Cremorne St, Cremorne, Victoria 3121, AU · 10 Browning Street, West End, Queensland 4101, AU · 72 Kinkaid Ave, North Plympton, SA 5037, AU · 501 Karangahape Road, Auckland, AUK 1010, NZ
Ventia is our people: over 35,000 employees and subcontractors, across more than 400 sites, in Australia and New Zealand working.
From transport and energy networks to critical utilities, defence, schools and hospitals, we’re there – making sure essential services are always working.
Every day, we draw on our network, experience and expertise to overcome challenges and go further for our customers, partners and communities. At the same time, our values and our heritage spanning half a century drive us to keep learning, working smarter, and thinking further ahead.
Ventia: Together we go further.
Offices: 155 Miller St, Level 27, North Sydney, New South Wales 2060, AU · 167 Cremorne St, Cremorne, Victoria 3121, AU · 10 Browning Street, West End, Queensland 4101, AU · 72 Kinkaid Ave, North Plympton, SA 5037, AU · 501 Karangahape Road, Auckland, AUK 1010, NZ