Vocational Education Trainer

Queensland Corrective Services; Toowoomba Regional; Hybrid; AUD 105,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Corrective Services invites applications for a Vocational Education Trainer AO5 in the Toowoomba/Ipswich region. The position delivers and evaluates vocational programs for offenders, using blended learning approaches and nationally recognised training packages.

You will assess learner needs, coordinate programs, and maintain robust participation records. You will work with internal stakeholders, ensure data integrity in IOMS, and participate in program development and currency of

Qualifications

• Experience in vocational education or training programs.
• Ability to assess learner needs and provide guidance on vocational opportunities inside/outside custody.
• Familiarity with blended/distributed learning methods and materials.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, implement and evaluate vocational training programs for offenders.
• Assess participants’ training needs and advise on opportunities within custody and community.
• Deliver programs aligned with nationally recognised training packages and accredited courses.
• Maintain records of participation and ensure IOMS data accuracy.
• Contribute to planning, development and review of subjects/courses.
• Keep up-to-date with industry practices and contemporary teaching methods.

Skills

Vocational training assessment

Blended learning

Program coordination

Student assessment and feedback

Tools

Integrated Offender Management System (IOMS)

Job description

# Vocational Education Trainer**Queensland Corrective Services** (Organisation site) Southern Queensland Correctional Centre; Custodial Operations; Spring Creek;Correctional centres are responsible for the delivery of custodial services across Queensland. People in custody are supervised in either high or low security correctional centres. High security centres provide for the management of adult prisoners held in secure custody correctional centres across Queensland.## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Fixed Term Temporary || Position type | Full-time || Occupational group | Education & Training || Classification | AO5 || Workplace Location | Toowoomba region,Ipswich region || Job ad reference | QLD/703198/26 || Closing date | 19-Oct-2026 || Yearly salary | $104722 - $113618 || Fortnightly salary | $4014.00 - $4355.00 || Job duration | Up to the 30 June 2027 || Contact person | Janelle Holt || Contact details | Phone: [phone] Access the National Relay Service |Design, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate vocational training programs and related activities to meet the needs of the offender population within the facility.**In this role you will:*** Assess participants vocational training needs and provides advice regarding vocational training and employment opportunities both within custody and in the community.* Utilise flexible, blended and distributed learning techniques, options and products to meet the needs of the participants.* Coordinate and deliver vocational programs in relation to the delivery of qualifications from nationally recognised training packages and accredited courses.* Assess student performance against competency standards and recommend and/or provide additional training, where necessary, for students to gain competency.* Maintain records of course participation including storage (physical and electronic), retrieval and archiving.* Administer a quality control system for maintaining feedback with management, providers and participants.* Ensure accuracy and completeness of student participation in vocational programs on the Integrated Offender Management System (IOMS).* Contribute to research and planning/programming, development, implementation and review of subjects/courses.* Participate in development programs to develop and maintain currency of personal and professional skills, knowledge and attitudes.* Maintain currency with industry practices, workplace delivery and contemporary teaching methodologies in relevant field/s.* Provide current information on vocational education and training programs being offered.* Report on service delivery outcomes to key stakeholders.* Support Centre-based vocational education, induction and training providers as required.* Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including industry reference groups, business and the community.* Network with industry groups within the community to develop employment pathways for prisoners.* Coordinates activities in collaboration with the Education, Industries and Specialist Operations.* Link in with internal stakeholders including trade instructors to ensure training supports operational demands.* 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.* Ensure other employees, contractors and visitors are not exposed to risks to their health and safety arising out of your conduct.* Undertake any other training related duties as assigned by the Senior Service Coordinator.