Aboriginal Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Corrective Services NSW invites applications for an Aboriginal Teacher at Long Bay Correctional Centre and Junee Correctional Centre. You will plan, develop, deliver and evaluate courses to meet accredited program requirements and to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners.

You will deliver LLND within General Education and Training, supporting language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy, while upholding policy and standards to enhance community safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent.
• Graduate Diploma in Education with additional discipline qualification.
• Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110/16/22).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver LLND classes and educational programs.
• Build relationships with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders.
• Enrol learners into accredited education programs and document progress.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate courses meeting accreditation standards.

Skills

Cultural awareness

LLND delivery

Relationship building

Aboriginal community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Graduate Diploma in Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Tools

Offender Information Management System (OIMS)

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

As an Identified role, this role is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia’s First Nations people. 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.

Role

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.

Appointments 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

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

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. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

Applications close

11:59pm, Friday 20th November 2026.

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]. 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]. Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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.

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