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Vocational Training Officer
Woodford Correctional Centre; Custodial Operations; Woodford
In this role you will design, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate vocational training programs and related activities to meet the needs of the offender population within the facility.
Southern Region Command, Custodial Operations Division is responsible for the delivery of custodial services across Queensland. People in custody are supervised in either high or low security correctional centres. High security centres provide for the management of adult prisoners held in secure custody correctional centres across Queensland.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,Sunshine Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/703028/26 |
| Closing date | 16-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 Months (possible extension) |
| Contact person | Chrystal McGregor |
| Contact details | Phone: 3291 5733 Access the National Relay Service |
The primary accountabilities of the Vocational Training Officer include:
- Provide training and skill development opportunities for offenders relevant to centre based vocational activities.
- Provide opportunities for offenders to obtain employment related vocational education and training.
- Coordinate and deliver vocational programs as required.
- Monitor and coordinate the work of volunteers and part time personnel working within the vocational and training sector.
- Administer training records including, storage, retrieval and archiving.
- Report on the conduct of assessment and record assessment results accurately in accordance with procedures.
- Liaise with the Adult Education Vocational Education and Training (AEVET) Branch for the implementation of relevant contracted and other VET training.
- Support Centre-based vocational education and training providers.
- Administer a quality control system for maintaining feedback with management, providers and participants.
- Manage process for dispatching training related materials
- Contribute to funding estimates for vocational education and training activities in the facility.
- Provide program timetables and student attendance.
- Schedule contracted VET delivery and record prisoner training outcomes on IOMS.
- Contribute toward the operational plan by providing forward funding estimates for training
- Ensure other employees, contractors and visitors are not exposed to risks to their health and safety arising out of your conduct.
- Comply with all policies, procedures and instructions given for workplace health and safety at the workplace by the Agency and ensure your workplace area is safe and without risk to health
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of offender participation in vocational programs on the Integrated Offender Management System (IOMS).
- Participate in team meetings and other planning activities.
- Report on service delivery outcomes to key stakeholders including the AEVET Branch.
- Assess offenders' vocational training needs.
- Maintain records of course participation.
- Attend sentence management review meetings where appropriate.
- Provide current information on vocational education and training programs being offered.
- Maintain a high level of professional knowledge and skill in the relevant field/s.
The role description provides the minimum requirements for the role. The incumbent may be required to undertake other duties as required outside of these primary accountabilities.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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