Prisoner Education Coordinator

Overview

Corrective Services

Salary: L1SC, $104,616 - $109,860 p.a. plus 12% superannuation (PSCA 2024)

Position number: 014991

Work type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bunbury Regional Prison

Closing date: 2025-09-22 4:30 PM

Attachments: Job Description Form - Prisoner Education Coordinator.pdf; Applicant Information Pack

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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.

About The Role

The Division is the custodian of offender management which incorporates the delivery of evidenced based assessments, strategy and development, rehabilitation programs, education, employment and transitional services, psychological assessment and counselling support, health and sentence management.

The Education, Employment and Transitional Services Unit works toward assisting students 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 clients. They assist with educational responsibilities that relate to educational process, including curriculum, teaching, assessing, staff development and industry liaison.

As part of the Education, Employment and Transitional Services team, the successful applicant will be expected to:

• Work to improve communication and model integrity and respect in all interactions
• Operate within the Department's Corporate Governance Framework, policies and procedures and ensure effective transparency and accountability of all Department activity
• Operate within the chain of command to coordinate activities required to meet the Department's strategic objectives
• Work collaboratively to achieve common goals and best practice and facilitate business improvements as appropriate
• Facilitate cultural and management reforms within the Department through leadership and engagement
• Represent the Department's interest on committees and working groups as required

Eligibility and Qualifications

Qualifications – The Successful Applicant Must Have

• Tertiary Teaching Qualification – or equivalent; and
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment (or completes within six months of employment)

Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the Western Australia Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.

Benefits And Opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career pathway opportunities
• 20 days annual leave
• 3 additional public service holidays
• Plus 20 days Professional Development Leave
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing discounts for employees and their families

Application process

How To Apply

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

We Require You To Submit

• A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae outlining transferable skills, experience and key achievements
• A statement no more than four (4) pages addressing all Role Specific Criteria contained in the JDF
• A copy of your current certified teaching qualification
• Contact details of two work-related referees including your current/most recent line manager

All remaining Job-Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria will be assessed later in the recruitment process.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for twelve (12) months, in accordance with applicable Commissioner's Instructions.

Further Information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Catherine Talbot, Prisoner Education Campus Manager, at (08) 9795 2181 for a confidential discussion.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups. Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team for advice. Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support can contact the Diversity and Inclusion team 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 need assistance with submitting your online application, contact RAMS Helpdesk for support.

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