Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Correctional Education Officer - Intensive Learning Centre
Mid North Coast Correctional Centre

Salary: $101,261 - $113,516 pa plus superannuation and leave loading.

Position Type: Ongoing, Full-Time Position

Location: Mid North Coast Correctional Centre

Your role

An exciting opportunity is currently available for an experienced Education Officer to join the Intensive Learning Centre (ILC) at the Mid North Coast Correctional Centre to assist with planning and developing courses which meet the requirements of accredited programs and training packages to achieve the highest level of compliance in accordance with CSNSW policies and procedures. This role is crucial in the contribution to reduce inmate reoffending and increased community safety.

What you'll do

As part of this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following, however not limited to:

• Implement education assessment and planning and processes to determine offender participation in appropriate education programs and services.
• Conduct classes with offenders who are required to meet the learning needs, styles and interests of inmates under the principles of adult learning
• Develop course outlines and teaching and assessment resources for the delivery of courses which meet the accredited qualifications
• Participate in evaluation processes including validation and moderation of assessment.
• Coordinate the provision of services in the Intensive Learning Centre related to education and training i.e inmates access to computers, library, and courses delivered by the external education service providers
• Maintain administrative duties related to teaching
• Contribute to offender case management by providing support and advice to inmates on education and employment pathways

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in education from a recognised university, incorporating subjects studied which qualifies the employee to teach in the learning area required by AEVTI; or
• Graduate Diploma (or higher) in Education, from a recognised university; qualification (degree, diploma or certificate) from a recognised university (or other recognised tertiary education institution) in a discipline other than education, incorporating subjects studied which qualifies the employee to teach in the learning area required by AEVTI
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or ability to gain this qualification within the first 12 months of employment (Self-Funded)
• Current NSW Driver Licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply - you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close: Sunday 6th April 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Peter Arbuckle via [email protected]

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Mayur Kaushik via [email protected] or 0467 174 016

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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