Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks a Teacher for Corrective Services NSW across multiple NSW centres. You will plan, develop, deliver and evaluate courses aligned to accredited standards, contributing to reduced re-offending and improved community safety.

You will support LLND in general education and training, manage learner records, and engage with offender education pathways while working within established policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Graduate Diploma with a relevant non-education qualification.
• Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110/16/22 or successor) with related experience.
• Willingness to travel to multiple correctional centres within the preferred region.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain LLND classes and allocate learners using OIMS.
• Invite eligible learners to participate in LLND programs.
• Conduct pre-enrolment proficiency reviews to tailor education programs.
• Enroll learners into appropriate programs following established processes.
• Deliver classes and assessments aligned with adult learning principles.
• Develop lesson plans and resources meeting accredited course requirements.
• Participate in course evaluation and assessment validation/moderation.
• Maintain administrative records of learner participation and progress.
• Support offender pathway planning with regular progress reports.

Skills

LLND

OIMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Graduate Diploma in Education

TAE qualifications (Certificate IV in Training and Assessment)

NSW driver’s licence

Tools

Offender Information Management System

Job description

Teacher - Corrective Services NSW

Various Locations

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

Employment Type – Ongoing, Full Time (Monday to Friday)

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

Your role

An exciting opportunity exists to join Corrective Services NSW as a Teacher 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), as needed
• Select and invite eligible learners to participate in AEVTI LLND educational programs, following established systems and processes, as needed
• Conduct a pre-enrolment review of proficiency to determine a suitable education program prior to enrolment
• Enroll learners into an appropriate education program following established systems and processes, as needed
• Conduct classes and assessments that are contextualised to meet the individual leaning 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 of courses including validation and moderation of assessment to ensure assessment quality, consistency and to maintain professional currency
• Maintain administrative duties related to teaching including, but not limited to, recording of learner participation, progress 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 systems and 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

Correctional Centres (CC)

North

Cessnock, Shortland, St Heliers

South

Goulburn, Junee

Metro

Dillwynia, John Morony, Long Bay

West

Bathurst, Macquarie, Lithgow

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

• 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.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

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.

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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Other Information

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.