Correctional Education Officer - South Coast Correctional Centre

Correctional Education Officer – Intensive Learning Centre
South Coast Correctional Centre

Salary: $94,047 - $105,429 pa plus superannuation and leave loading.

Position Type: Ongoing, Full-Time Position

Location: South 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 South 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

• Graduate Diploma (or higher) in Education, from a recognised university; and 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
• Current NSW Driver Licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role.

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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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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.

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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 11:59pm, Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Harry Ray via Harry.Ray@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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 Jessica Saliba via Jessica.Saliba@dcj.nsw.gov.au via 0419 440 918

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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.

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Other Information

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