Correctional Education Officer

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

Job summary

Corrective Services NSW is seeking a Correctional Education Officer across NSW to plan, deliver and evaluate LLND programs within AEVTI. The role focuses on teaching in accredited courses, coordinating LLND services and ensuring high-quality assessment outcomes.

The position supports education across multiple NSW regions with relevant qualifications and a NSW driver’s licence. Applications close 11:59pm, 20 November 2026, with opportunities for professional development and community safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education meeting the teaching qualification for AEVTI entry.
• Graduate Diploma in Education with relevant discipline teaching eligibility.
• Current NSW Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110/TAE40116/TAE40122) requirements.
• Relevant teaching experience approved by the Secretary or delegate.
• Current NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel to various centres.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, deliver and evaluate courses to meet accredited course requirements.
• Contribute LLND in General Education and Training programs delivered by AEVTI.
• Build LLND classes and manage learners using OIMS.
• Enrol learners into appropriate programs and conduct context-based classes and assessments.
• Develop lesson plans and teaching resources aligned with qualifications.
• Participate in assessment validation and moderation processes.
• Coordinate LLND programs and inmate access to learning resources.
• Maintain learner records and progress documentation.
• Provide guidance on education pathways and report progress to stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Graduate Diploma in Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

TAE40110/TAE40116/TAE40122 qualifications

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

Download the role description.

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.

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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.

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