Aboriginal Teacher

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Junee; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Health & Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking an Aboriginal Teacher to deliver General Education and LLND programs at Long Bay and Junee Correctional Centres. You will plan, develop, deliver and evaluate courses that meet accredited standards, contributing to reduced re-offending and improved community safety.

The role emphasizes culturally informed teaching, learner support, and collaboration with AEVTI across sites. Travel between centres is required within NSW.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Graduate Diploma in Education with relevant teaching qualifications.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110/TAE40116/TAE40122 or successor) with relevant experience.
• Current NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel between centres.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver LLND education programs for Aboriginal learners.
• Apply culturally appropriate practices when working with Aboriginal offenders.
• Manage learner enrolments and progress using the education systems.
• Prepare lesson plans and teaching/assessment resources to meet accreditation standards.
• Contribute to offender education reporting and outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Graduate Diploma in Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Current NSW driver's licence

Job description

Aboriginal Teacher Corrective Services NSW Long Bay Correctional Centre and Junee Correctional Centre Location – South Region, Metro Region Employment Type – Ongoing, Full Time (Monday to Friday) Salary – $104,299 - $116,921 pa + Superannuation + Leave Loading

Your role

An exciting opportunity exists to join Corrective Services NSW as an Aboriginal Teacher at Long Bay and Junee Correctional Centres. Plan, develop, deliver and evaluate courses which meet the requirements of accredited courses and training packages to achieve the highest levels of program delivery in accordance with CSNSW policy, procedures and standards to contribute to the reduction of re-offending and increased community safety. Contribute to the provision of Language Literacy Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) in General Education and Training programs delivered by the internal education service provider AEVTI. This role is committed to improving outcomes for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

What you’ll do

• Develop and maintain relationships with the Aboriginal community and key stakeholders to successfully deliver programs etc.
• Apply culturally appropriate practises when working with Aboriginal offenders and facilitate access to culturally appropriate supports and services where required
• Build and maintain LLND classes, allocate and deallocate learners using the Offender Information Management System (OIMS), as needed
• Select and invite eligible learners to participate in AEVTI LLND educational programs, following established systems and processes, as needed
• Conduct a pre-enrolment review of proficiency to determine a suitable education program prior to enrolment
• Enrol learners into an appropriate education program following established systems and processes, as needed
• Conduct classes and assessments that are contextualised to meet the individual leaning needs, styles and interests of learners, under the principles of adult learning and in accordance with the Rules of Evidence and Principles of Assessment
• Develop lesson plans and teaching and assessment resources for the delivery of courses which meet the requirements of accredited course and training package qualifications
• Participate in evaluation processes of courses including validation and moderation of assessment to ensure assessment quality, consistency and to maintain professional currency
• Maintain administrative duties related to teaching including, but not limited to, recording of learner participation, progress and achievement in accordance with established systems and processes
• Contribute to offender case management by providing support and advice to learners on education and employment pathways, by providing regular reports on inmate learning progress and achievement in accordance with established systems and processes

Correctional Centres with current vacancies: Applicants must nominate the correctional centre(s) they wish to be considered for from the locations listed below. Identified Teacher – Region Correctional Centres (CC) South Junee Metro Long Bay

Essential Requirements

• 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; 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
• Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, including:
  • TAE40110
  • TAE40116
  • TAE40122 or its successor together with relevant related employment experience, as approved by the Secretary or delegate
• Current NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel to various centres within preferred region as part of the role

Where a position is identified, an applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification and authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted: Confirmation of Aboriginality form or Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community

Appoinments are also subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

What We Offer

• 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

Why Corrective Services?

At Corrective Services NSW, you'll enjoy meaningful work that contributes to safer communities while building a rewarding career within the NSW Government. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment where innovation, integrity and continuous improvement are valued. If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your compliance, audit or governance expertise in a role that makes a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Inclusion and Diversity lie 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. For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Applications close 11:59pm, Friday 20th November 2026.

• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of the role as specified in the role description.
• Up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages)
• Nomination of 2 referees (one must be a current supervisor)
• Nomination of correctional centre work location(s)
• Confirmation of Aboriginality

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 Genovese via [e-mail]

Got a question? For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Jim Psiropoulos via [e-mail]