Prisoner Education Coordinator

Corrective Services

Salary: L1SC $95,802 - $100,605 p.a. plus 11% superannuation (PSCA 2022)

Position number: 005312

Work type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Roebourne Regional Prison

Closing date: 2024-05-14 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attachments: - jdf - prisoner education coordinator.pdf
- Applicant Information Pack

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This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Education Employment and Transitional Services unit works towards assisting prisoners to acquire, develop, practice and apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need now and in the future to take responsible control of their own lives.

The Prisoner Education Coordinator works as a team member to provide a comprehensive education and vocational training service to prisoners. They assist with educational responsibilities that relate to educational process, including curriculum, teaching, assessing, staff development and industry liaison.

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Career pathway opportunities
Learning and development opportunities
Generous leave and regional allowances.
Fully subsidised/GROH Housing (subject to eligibility)
Air-conditioning subsidy (subject to eligibility)
Generous annual travel subsidy (subject to eligibility)
District/Regional Allowance (subject to eligibility)
Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

ABOUT JUSTICE

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

APPLICATION PROCESS

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

F or more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack .

We require you to submit:

A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees (one who is your current line manager) and;
A copy of your qualification(s): a Tertiary teaching qualification or equivalent, and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (This can be completed within 6 months of employment)
A statement no more than three (3) pages addressing the five (5) following Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria .
Please provide examples to support your claims.

Builds productive relationships
Exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness
Experience
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Equity, diversity and occupational safety and health

All remaining Job-Related Requirements and Role S pecific Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.

ELIGIBILITY

Successful applicants must have:

A Tertiary teaching qualification or equivalent
A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (This can be completed within 6 months of employment)

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies .

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy, please contact Jessica Karasek on (08) 9182 0145 for a confidential discussion.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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