Correctional Educator (Literacy and Numeracy)

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

Aboutthe Department for CorrectionalServices

The Department employsapproximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nine prisonsand fifteen Community Correctional offices across the state. Ourvision is for a safer community by protecting the public andreducing re-offending. We work towards this through thecontribution 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 commitmentensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders andvictims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in ourworkforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness andbetter outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, youwill encounter interesting professional challenges and you willwork alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turnaround the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected bycrime.

Duties

The Correctional Educator provides learning services to studentsundertaking departmentally approved training and instructionalprograms whilst under the supervision of Correctional Services.Correctional Educators will deliver and assess departmentallyapproved education programs of study or training. CorrectionalEducators will provide training and assessment for prisoners inline with the priorities of the Department for CorrectionalServices (DCS) and determine and implement versatile deliverymethodologies within the prescribed limits of the trainingprogram.
In regards to this specificadvertised position, the Educator will provide instruction inliteracy and numeracy to adults.
The applicant should be ableto demonstrate experience in teaching literacy and numeracy toadults.

SpecialConditions





- Section 47 of the PublicSector Act 2009 applies in conjunction with other provisions of theact and other applicable industrial entitlements.
- The incumbent isrequired to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal HistoryCheck.
- A current SouthAustralian Driver’s Licence is essential.
- A flexibleapproach to working hours is required.
- Some interstateand intrastate travel will be required which may necessitateovernight absences.

Requirements

CorrectionalEducator – Language, Literacy and Numeracy

Essential

- Training andassessment competencies including a Certificate IV in Training andAssessment and/or an appropriate qualification in adult educationor another relevant tertiary discipline.
- Relevantvocational qualifications and/or competencies at least to the levelbeing delivered or assessed, or as specified by the relevantaccredited course, training package or curriculum.

Remuneration

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

AdditionalInformation

This is a temporary vacancyfor up to 12 months.
This is a parttime vacancy at 0.8 FTE (60 hours per fortnight).
DCS is an equalopportunities employer, and our workplace reflects the diversecommunities 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 andencourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, people ofAfrican heritage, people from culturally and linguistically diverse(CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+, neurodivergent people, people livingwith disability, people of all ages, and other diversity groups. Wesupport flexible ways of working including part-time workingarrangements, wherever reasonably possible, and strive to ensure afair, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. Weencourage you to share any support or access needs when youapply.

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.

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