Correctional Education Officer

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Nelson; Presencial; AUD 104.000 - 117.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing programs

Competitive pay and conditions

Descripción de la vacante

Corrective Services NSW is seeking a Correctional Education Officer to plan, develop, deliver and evaluate LLND programs across NSW regions. You will contribute to reducing re-offending and community safety by delivering accredited courses through the AEVTI education service provider.

You’ll build LLND classes, manage learner placement in OIMS, enrol participants, and assess progress while maintaining thorough administrative records and reports for offender education pathways.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Graduate Diploma in Education, from a recognised university, enabling teaching in AEVTI

Responsabilidades

• Plan, develop, deliver and evaluate courses meeting accredited requirements
• Build and maintain LLND classes and allocate learners in OIMS
• Enrol learners and conduct learner assessments and classes
• Develop lesson plans and teaching resources for accredited qualifications
• Coordinate LLND programs and inmate access to computers and library
• Maintain learner records and progress in accordance with processes

Conocimientos

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Graduate Diploma in Education

Descripción del empleo

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

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

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]

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.

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