Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 863887
Location: 5253 - MOBILONG
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Department for Correctional Services
The Department employs approximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nine prisons and fifteen Community Correctional offices across the state. Our vision is for a safer community by protecting the public and reducing re-offending. We work towards this through the contribution of staff who are employed in a wide variety of fields, from correctional officers and teachers, to social workers, psychologists and supervisors of court orders. Their commitment ensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders and victims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in our workforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness and better outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, you will encounter interesting skilled challenges and you will work alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turn around the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected by crime.

Duties
The Correctional Educator provides learning services to students undertaking departmentally approved training and instructional programs whilst under the supervision of Correctional Services. Correctional Educators will deliver and assess departmentally approved education programs of study or training. Correctional Educators will provide training and assessment for prisoners in line with the priorities of the Department for Correctional Services (DCS) and determine and implement flexible delivery methodologies within the prescribed limits of the training program.
In regards to this specific advertised position, the Educator will provide instruction in literacy and numeracy to adults.
The applicant should be able to demonstrate experience in teaching literacy and numeracy to adults.

Special Conditions
• Section 47 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjunction with other provisions of the act and other applicable industrial entitlements.




• The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History Check.
• A current South Australian Driver’s Licence is essential.
• A flexible approach to working hours is required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.

Requirements
Correctional Educator – Language, Literacy and Numeracy

Essential:
• Training and assessment competencies including a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or an appropriate qualification in adult education or another relevant tertiary discipline.
• Relevant vocational qualifications and/or competencies at least to the level being delivered or assessed, or as specified by the relevant accredited course, training package or curriculum.

Desirable: Nil

Remuneration
ASO5 ($92,122 - $102,456pa)

Enquiries
Kim Armstrong
Manager Offender Development
08 8532 8937
[email protected]

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA.

Applicants are required to include a current resume, a cover letter, and a separate document addressing the specified criteria outlined below and in the Advice to Applicants. Your response to each specific criteria should not exceed one page in length.

o Demonstrated current vocational and VET skills and competencies directly relevant to the training/assessment being undertaken – this is associated with two teaching streams - Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Foundation skills or Business training.
o Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a diverse range of people.
o Demonstrated ability to plan and organise, set priorities and work under limited supervision.




o Knowledge of industry practices related to the module or unit of competency (content knowledge).
o Knowledge of and sensitivity to Indigenous culture, learning styles and needs.
o Knowledge of and sensitivity to the learning styles and needs of people from non-English speaking backgrounds or with learning disabilities or from diverse backgrounds.

Please note: Applicants that do not address the specified criteria may be disadvantaged during the shortlisting process.

Refer to the Advice to Applicants for information on how to apply.
Applicants are required to complete the Employment Declaration if not currently employed by the Department for Correctional Services.

Additional Information
This is a temporary vacancy for up to 12 months.
This is a part time vacancy at 0.8 FTE (60 hours per fortnight).

DCS is an equal opportunities employer, and our workplace reflects the diverse communities that we serve. Safety at Work is central to our mission — emphasising respectful relationships, psychological wellbeing, and the physical and cultural safety of all employees.

We welcome and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, people of African heritage, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent people, people living with disability, people of all ages, and other diversity groups. We support flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements, wherever reasonably possible, and strive to ensure a fair, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. We encourage you to share any support or access needs when you apply.

Applications close: 23/11/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- 20261027 JPS Correctional Educator, ASO5, MOB.pdf
- Advice to Applicants.pdf
- DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.3 August 2026 (Fillable).pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Correctional Educator (Literacy and Numeracy) (Mobilong)
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