Senior Training Officer Custodial Operations, Queensland Corrective Services

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government's Corrective Services Wide Bay region invites applications for a Senior Training Officer Custodial Operations. The role focuses on delivering competency-based training and practical assessments for custodial staff.

You will design, facilitate and evaluate entry-level training while applying adult learning principles to maximise knowledge transfer. The position requires current Certification in Correctional Practice and Trainer/Assessor qualifications (or the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience delivering competency-based training and assessment.
• Knowledge of corrections operations and custodial centre environments.
• Ability to design and deliver staff training for Entry Level Training and Correctional Practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess staff in Entry Level Training and Correctional Practices competencies.
• Apply adult learning principles in training design and delivery.
• Engage diverse adult learners and facilitate training sessions.

Skills

Training delivery

Competency-based assessment

Correctional practices

Adult learning principles

Conflict resolution

Facilitation/presentation

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practice

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

Enterprise Trainer Assessor Skill Set

Job description

• Experience in the delivery of competency-based training and assessment.
• Experience in and a detailed understanding of the operations of the corrections industry particularly those related to the operations of a correctional centre.
• Knowledge and skills to deliver and assess staff in Entry Level Training and Correctional Practices competencies and assessments.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and the ability to apply those in the design and delivery of training.
• Conflict resolution and problem solving skills to deal with trainee custodial officers whilst conducting entry level training.
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to think on your feet when facilitating.
• Confident facilitator with demonstrated capability to successfully engage a diverse audience of adult learners to help cement knowledge transfer and application.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and work in a team environment.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills to ensure training programs and delivery of those programs is designed for the target audience.
• Demonstrated skills in negotiating service delivery priorities, deadlines, and resources.

Other conditions and requirements:

• Current Certificate III in Correctional Practice
• Current Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or skill set, or ability to attain such certificate (The successful applicant will to be required to successfully complete Enterprise Trainer Assessor Skill Set).
• There may be instances where the incumbent will be required to work hours outside the normal work hours, undertake travel to other locations, or temporarily work from an alternate location.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Senior Training Officer Custodial Operations, Queensland Corrective Services Wide Bay, Australia