Aboriginal Teacher in Junee

An exciting opportunity exists to join Corrective Services NSW as an Aboriginal Teacher at Long Bay and Junee Correctional Centres.

Your role involves planning, developing, delivering and evaluating courses that meet the requirements of accredited courses and training packages to achieve high levels of program delivery in accordance with CSNSW policy, procedures and standards. This contributes to the reduction of re-offending and increased community safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing 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.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with the Aboriginal community and key stakeholders to successfully deliver programs.
• Applying culturally appropriate practices when working with Aboriginal offenders and facilitating access to culturally appropriate supports and services.
• Building and maintaining LLND classes, allocating and deallocating learners using the Offender Information Management System (OIMS).
• Selecting and inviting eligible learners to participate in AEVTI LLND educational programs.
• Conducting a pre-enrolment review of proficiency to determine a suitable education program prior to enrolment.
• Enrolling learners into an appropriate education program following established systems and processes.
• Conducting classes and assessments that are contextualised to meet the individual learning needs, styles and interests of learners.
• Developing lesson plans and teaching and assessment resources for the delivery of courses.
• Participating in evaluation processes of courses including validation and moderation of assessment.
• Maintaining administrative duties related to teaching including recording of learner participation, progress and achievement.
• Contributing to offender case management by providing support and advice to learners on education and employment pathways.

Applicants must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognised university or Graduate Diploma (or higher) in Education, along with a qualification in a discipline other than education.
• Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Current NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel to various centres.

This role is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia’s First Nations people. Confirmation of Aboriginality is required.

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career.
• Flexible, autonomous work environment.
• Competitive pay and conditions.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply. We look forward to receiving your application.