Learning & Resources Coordinator

Management & Training Corporation is a global leader in the corrections, detention, training, and education sectors operating 23 Job Corps centres, 21 correctional facilities, 5 detention centres, 11 prison and detention medical departments and 2 workforce development sites worldwide.

Our Vision is to be a leader in social impact by transforming lives and strengthening communities. We are proud of the incredible work our +8,000 employees do providing support, giving hope, and providing opportunities for a better life.

We promote a culture of Safety, Respect and Dignity. MTC instils the BIONIC (Believe It Or Not I Care) philosophy in all our centres. BIONIC means promoting a caring culture for change based upon safety, respect, and dignity.

BIONIC drives every interaction between employees and those detained at MTC facilities. This allows our inmates/transferees to feel heard, appreciated and treated with the utmost respect and in a culturally appropriate way. Our aim is to improve relationships and reduce stressors for inmates/transferees, so they feel cared for.

We are seeking a capable and motivated Learning & Resources Coordinator to support the team at Parklea Correctional Centre.

Our Learning & Resources Coordinator performs daily functional library activities such as ordering, cataloguing, classifying, circulating, and maintaining all library books, periodicals, and literature material. The Librarian is entrusted with making routine library decisions and provides assistance and guidance to inmates who access the library service.

**Some of the Learning & Resources Coordinator responsibilities are to**:

- Order, catalogue and classify library books, periodicals, and other literature materials
- Maintain a balanced collection of books, periodicals, and literature materials, appropriate to the needs of the inmates at PCC
- Maintain, organise, and supervise the circulation of library materials
- Maintain an assigned library area and ensure that library material is organised, displayed and readily available to inmates
- Implement a check-out procedure for library materials
- Conduct library inventories, including preparing, maintaining, and reporting on records pertaining to circulation and inventory
- Compile and report on statistics relating to library use
- Use and explain information tools in order to assist inmate in the effective use of library services.
- Interact/communicate professionally and courteously with all inmates and staff in order to promote safety, security and decency within the centre.
- Work effectively as a team member with other stakeholders.
- Willing to work professionally with individuals from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
- Develop programs and initiatives that encourage inmates to take advantage of library services and improve their reading and comprehension skills.

**We are looking for someone who is interested in**:

- Giving back to our community in a rewarding way and make an impact on peoples' lives
- Supporting, leading, mentoring and developing people and who are passionate about creating change
- Stable employment with an attractive remuneration package then this role may be of interest to you.

**Skills & Experience**:
The following key experiences and skills are desirable in relation to this position and would include but not be limited to:

- A Library Technician qualification or similar is required (mandatory)
- Adherence to the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) Code of Ethics for Librarians and other Information Workers (IFLA 2012) is advantageous
- Must obtain and maintain a First Aid accreditation in the form of a current Statement of Attainment for HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
- Must meet the physical requirements of the role and pass a functional fitness and health assessment; due to the demands of the role, applicants who consume alcohol excessively, abuse prescription drugs or consume illicit substances are unsuitable

Desirable qualifications:
Demonstrated previous experience of working at a similar role is necessary.

**Personal attributes**:

- Display sound judgment in responding to risks, threats, escalation, and managing sensitive situations and information appropriately as required
- Communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner that is pro-social, appropriate for the audience, clear, thorough and effective
- Demonstrate empathy, cultural understanding and the abilities to build rapport, influence, negotiate and navigate interpersonal differences with inmates, peers and others while maintaining professional boundary
- Show adaptability, perseverance and courage in achieving required objectives under pressure and in the face of challenges
- Take ownership, pro-actively achieve objectives and continuously improve
- Ability to work in a complex environment with competing demands
- Ability to operate in accordance with NSW Government laws and regulations
- Ability to gain and retain all the police/securi