Trade Instructor

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a Trade Instructor to supervise prisoner activities and support rehabilitation within a correctional centre. The role involves coordinating prisoner work, contributing to case management, and ensuring safety according to established procedures.

You will interact with staff, management, and external agencies, identify at-risk prisoners, prepare reports, and participate in ongoing training including standard control and restraint procedures.

Qualifications

• Supervise behaviour and activities of prisoners on a daily basis in accordance with centre routines.
• Assist in rehabilitation by participating in or overseeing work and case management functions.
• Identify prisoners at risk and advise staff in a timely manner.
• Prepare incident reports/records and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Respond to emergencies and security breaches according to procedures.
• Maintain a professional appearance and comply with uniform standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise prisoners daily to maintain order and safety within the centre.
• Coordinate prisoner activities to meet production targets in workshops or industries.
• Assist in reception, induction and discharge processes following procedures.
• Provide training and guidance to prisoners for workshop and industry activities.
• Contribute to safety by reporting potential security risks and notifiable incidents.

Skills

Behaviour management

Interagency collaboration

Report writing

Security procedures

Education

Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial)

Job description

The primary accountabilities of the Trade Instructor include:- Supervise the behaviour and activities of prisoners on a daily basis in accordance with the centre/facility's routine- Develop productive relationships with staff, management, professionals, police and other agencies- Assist in the rehabilitation of prisoners by participating in or overseeing their work or activities and contributing to case management functions within the centre- Identify prisoners who may be at risk and advise relevant staff in a timely manner- Interact with prisoners and respond to their needs through the provision of services in an appropriate manner within relevant guidelines and rules- Encourage prisoners to participate in programs to maximise their opportunities for rehabilitation- Report details or incidents and behaviour of prisoners for the purpose of the sentence management process- Participate in the reception, induction and discharge of prisoners in accordance with procedures- Assess prisoner needs prior to action and giving consideration to traditional cultural values- Prepare reports on relevant activities and maintain appropriate records- Perform other administrative duties as required- Monitor and maintain the dynamic and static security requirements of the correctional centre or facility, reporting any unusual behaviours or occurrences which could result in a breach of security- Undertake searches and perform escort duties of prisoners both within the centre and externally when required- Ensure you respond to emergency or security breaches in accordance with prescribed procedures and processes- Prepare and submit accurate incident reports/ statements/ records concerning notifiable incidents- Identify and respond appropriately to potential security risks and illegal activity- Provide reports concerning equipment damage, defects or loss and maintain accurate administration records- Restrain and control non-compliant prisoners in accordance with policies and guidelines and ensure participate in annual training in control and restraint to maintain competence- Participate in all training as directed by the Agency including the ongoing maintenance and current competence of all qualifications including, but not limited to Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial) and other annual training requirements- Maintain a professional appearance at all times by wearing the QCS issued uniform in accordance with Agency uniform standards- Comply with all QCS policy, procedures and legislation including the applicable Code of Conduct- Provide training to prisoners in relation to workshop and/or industry activities- Coordinate and schedule prisoner activities to achieve quality and production targets- Implement and maintain prisoner employee induction processes- Oversee and guide prisoners in the production of a variety or goods and services- Liaise with centre management staff in relation to the employment of prisoners in the industries area- Contribute to the provision of a safe environment for prisoners and staff by ensuring safe operating practices are adhered to- Assist in the preparation of an operational plan, budget estimates and the effective budget management for industries financial resources- Actively participate in procurement processes and stock control proceduresApplications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.