Correctional centres are 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

Design, co-ordinate, implement and evaluate vocational training programs and related activities to meet the needs of the offender population within the facility.

In this role you will:

• Assess participants vocational training needs and provides advice regarding vocational training and employment opportunities both within custody and in the community.
• Utilise flexible, blended and distributed learning techniques, options and products to meet the needs of the participants.
• Coordinate and deliver vocational programs in relation to the delivery of qualifications from nationally recognised training packages and accredited courses.
• Assess student performance against competency standards and recommend and/or provide additional training, where necessary, for students to gain competency.
• Maintain records of course participation including storage (physical and electronic), retrieval and archiving.
• Administer a quality control system for maintaining feedback with management, providers and participants.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of student participation in vocational programs on the Integrated Offender Management System (IOMS).
• Contribute to research and planning/programming, development, implementation and review of subjects/courses.
• Participate in development programs to develop and maintain currency of personal and professional skills, knowledge and attitudes.
• Maintain currency with industry practices, workplace delivery and contemporary teaching methodologies in relevant field/s.
• Provide current information on vocational education and training programs being offered.
• Report on service delivery outcomes to key stakeholders.
• Support Centre-based vocational education, induction and training providers as required.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including industry reference groups, business and the community.
• Network with industry groups within the community to develop employment pathways for prisoners.
• Coordinates activities in collaboration with the Education, Industries and Specialist Operations.
• Link in with internal stakeholders including trade instructors to ensure training supports operational demands.
• 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 other employees, contractors and visitors are not exposed to risks to their health and safety arising out of your conduct.
• Undertake any other training related duties as assigned by the Senior Service Coordinator.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 703198-26-Role Profile (PDF, 289KB)
  
  
  703198-26-Application Information Guide (PDF, 731KB)