Correctional Education Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assist

Job summary

Corrective Services NSW is seeking a Correctional Education Officer to plan, develop, deliver and evaluate courses that meet accredited standards, contributing to reduced re-offending and improved community safety. You will support LLND in General Education and Training programs delivered by AEVTI.

The role covers multiple NSW regions (North, South, Metro, West) with ongoing, full-time employment. A Bachelor’s in Education or equivalent, plus TAE, is required, and a NSW driver’s licence is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Graduate Diploma in Education or higher with relevant subject qualifications.
• Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110/16/22) or successor; and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain LLND classes using OIMS.
• Invite eligible learners to participate in LLND programs.
• Conduct pre-enrolment proficiency reviews.
• Enrol learners into appropriate education programs.
• Deliver contextualised classes and assessments.
• Develop lesson plans and resources for accredited courses.
• Participate in assessment validation and moderation.
• Coordinate LLND programs and services across centres.
• Maintain learner enrolment, participation, progress and achievement records.
• Provide regular reports on learner learning progress and outcomes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Graduate Diploma in Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110/16/22) or successor

Tools

OIMS

Job description

Correctional Education Officer

Corrective Services NSW

Various Locations across NSW

Location – North Region, South Region, West Region and Metro Region

Employment Type – Ongoing, Full Time

Salary – $104,299 - $116,921 pa + Superannuation + Leave Loading

Your role

An exciting opportunity exists to join Corrective Servies NSW as a Correctional Education Officer across NSW. 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.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain LLND classes, allocate and deallocate learners using the Offender Information Management System (OIMS).
• Select and invite eligible learners to participate in AEVTI LLND educational programs, following established systems and processes.
• 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.
• Conduct classes and assessments that are contextualised to meet the individual learning 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 including validation and moderation of assessment to ensure assessment quality, consistency and to maintain professional currency.
• Coordinate the provision of LLND educational programs and services related to education and training, including inmate access to computers, library, and courses delivered by the AEVTI.
• Maintain administrative duties related to teaching including, but not limited to, recording of learner enrolment, participation, progress, inmate allowances 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 processes.

Correctional Centres with Current Vacancies

Applicants must nominate the correctional centre(s) they wish to be considered for from the locations listed below.

Region

North

Cessnock

South

Goulburn, Junee, Mannus, Cooma

Metro

Dillwynia, Long Bay

West

Bathurst

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

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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

• 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.

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]

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