General News
21 January, 2026
New officers join Lotus Glen
AFTER 10 weeks of training, 17 new custodial correction officers have joined the ranks of staff at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre, bringing the number of recruits to the facility for the new year to 81.
The officers joined the frontline after a graduation ceremony in Mareeba in December, which also acknowledged was an officer with 15 years’ experience who was recognised with the National Medal.
The new officers come from a variety of nationalities and backgrounds with their training equipping them with fundamental skills in conflict management, tactical skills and QCS policies and legislation.
The new officers add to the 64 new recruits who graduated and commenced their career at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre in 2025.
Continued on-the-job training and professional development opportunities ensure officers can progress their careers and develop skills to keep our communities safe in dynamic situations.
Minister for Corrective Services Laura Gerber congratulated the graduating officers for completing their training.
“Corrective Services officers play a critical role protecting our communities and supporting the rehabilitation of offenders to make Queensland safer,” Minister Gerber said.
“Congratulations to the new graduates, I wish them the best as they embark on this exciting step in their careers.”
Officiating at his first graduation since joining QCS in September, Deputy Commissioner Custodial Operations Jon Peach welcomed the new officers and congratulated them on their graduation.
“We are honoured to welcome our 17 newest Custodial Correctional Officers to Lotus Glen Correctional Centre and thank them for their dedication to making Queensland safer,” DC Peach said.
“Every interaction our officers have is an opportunity to address offending behaviour and to improve the vocational and life skills of prisoners, assisting in their rehabilitation and safe reintegration back into the community.”
Queensland Corrective Services is actively recruiting for good, public safety focused jobs and careers including trade instructors, dog squad officers, psychologists, counsellors, cultural liaison officers and administration.
For more information and to find out how to join Queensland Corrective Services, head to corrections.qld.gov.au
