Education Officer

Queensland Corrective Services; Livingstone Shire; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Corrective Services Etna Creek is seeking an Education Officer to design, plan and implement education and vocational training for inmates within the correctional centre.

You will coordinate external educators, liaise with training providers, assess education needs and support sentence management processes while ensuring health and safety at the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and implement an education and training program for the correctional facility, focusing on inmates' access to vocational and educational opportunities.
• Monitor and coordinate the work of external education personnel within the centre.
• Consult and liaise with training providers and community groups to deliver appropriate educational services.
• Assess inmates' education levels and advise on opportunities within the centre and the community.
• Contribute to sentence management and case management processes related to education options.
• Advise the Manager Offender Development on education program matters.
• Ensure health and safety for all staff, contractors and visitors within the education program.
• Comply with workplace policies and safety instructions; maintain a safe work area.

Job description

Queensland Corrective Services – Etna Creek QLD

The Education Officer will design, plan, and implement education and vocational training programs and related developmental activities to meet the needs of the inmate population within the correctional centre.

The primary accountabilities of the Education Officer include:

• Design, plan and implement an education and training program for the correctional facility, focusing on the provision of opportunities for inmates to access vocational and educational training appropriate to their needs.
• Monitor and coordinate the work of external personnel within the centres education program.
• Consult and liaise with training providers and other community interest groups for the purpose of providing the most appropriate educational services.
• Assess inmates' education standards, provide advice and direct them regarding the opportunities available both within the centre and within the community.
• Contribute to processes for sentence management, case management and assessment for community-based options.
• Provide advice to the Manager Offender Development on a range of issues pertaining to education programs within the facility.
• Ensure other employees, contractors and visitors are not exposed to risks to their health and safety arising out of your conduct.
• Comply with all policies, procedures and instructions given for workplace health and safety at the workplace by the Agency and ensure your workplace area is safe and without risk to health.

The role description provides the minimum requirements for the role. The incumbent may be required to undertake other duties as required outside of these primary accountabilities.