19820 (2026). Dr Tracey McLellan to the Minister of Corrections

19820 (2026). Dr Tracey McLellan to the Minister of Corrections: How many frontline Corrections staff vacancies currently exist across the prison network, if any?

Hon Mark Mitchell: As a large employer, Corrections often carries different types of job vacancies for a variety of reasons. For the purposes of this question, the below data is for vacancies that can be recruited to. As of 30 April 2026 (by fulltime equivalents), there are: • 275.10 vacancies for Correction Officers • 12.65 vacancies for Case Managers • 22.85 vacancies for Nurses • 45.42 vacancies for Psychologists.