Palen Creek Correctional Centre is situated about 100 km south west of Brisbane in the rural community of Rathdowney.

The centre is designed for low and open security male inmates.

The operational focus of these activities places an emphasis upon the need to ensure that inmates address their offending behaviour.

This is facilitated by programs including vocational training, industry based employment and general education aimed at increasing skill levels of literacy and numeracy.

The industries operating at Palen Creek are cattle, chillies, and farm produce including vegetables, fruit and eggs which supply the centre's kitchens.