Queensland Corrective Services is looking for Trade Instructors who are committed to making a difference in other people's lives. To thrive in this role, we are looking for people with a trades background who have energy, empathy, resilience, communication skills and the ability to find common ground with anyone.

We are now accepting applications for Trade Instructor roles at the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre.

QCS commercial industries operate on a fee for service basis and include:

• laundry, textile, agricultural and dairy operations
• the manufacture and assembly of timber products and select furniture
• manufacture, fabrication and assembly of a wide range of alloy, stainless steel and metal products
• assembly and packing, painting and powder coating and mechanical work.

Job details

The Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre is currently under construction. When complete in 2025, it will be a men's facility that will focus on rehabilitation to reduce offending.

What type of work will I do in the Trade Instructor role?

A Trade Instructor plays a vital role in the daily operations of an industrial workshop within our correctional centres across Queensland.

Below are some of the role's responsibilities. If you are successful, these are some of the activities you would do:

• Provide training to prisoners in relation to workshop and/or industry activities including the production of a variety of goods and services
• Coordinate and schedule prisoner activities to achieve quality goods and production targets
• Participate in procurement processes and stock control procedures
• Supervise the behaviour and activities of prisoners.
• Monitor and maintain the dynamic and static security requirements
• Create file notes and reports for case management.

What are the benefits?

• Salary range from $66,553 to $90,946 plus 31.5% shift allowance and employer superannuation.
• Five weeks annual leave
• Job security
• Meals and uniforms provided
• 10-weeks paid training
• Ongoing career development opportunities

What skills and experience do I need?

Whilst there are no mandatory qualifications for this position, possession of the relevant vocational qualification, trade certificate, or equivalent industry experience would be an advantage.

The incumbent must hold a current C class driver licence.

Trade qualifications and/or experience in engineering/metal fabrication, laundry operations, timber product manufacture, textiles and clothing (e.g. sheet metal, fitter and turner, tool maker, boiler maker, blacksmith, carpentry, cabinet making, sewing machinist, pattern cutter, overlocker/finisher etc) would be well regarded.

Our staff come from all walks of life and are united by the rewarding, exciting and dynamic lifestyle of working in corrections. Trade Instructors are part of a multidisciplinary team that provides safe and secure services.

We are an inclusive organisation. We value and respect differences and the diversity of thought, and experiences. We encourage applicants representing all genders, cultural backgrounds, ages, languages, sexual orientations, family responsibilities and people with disability to apply. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and our actions.

We invite and welcome applicants who identify with one or more Diversity Target Groups as defined in Section 25 of the Public Sector Act 2022 and meet the eligibility and suitability requirements.

How do I apply?

To be considered for this role you are required to lodge an online application and provide the following:

• A cover letter (1-2 pages maximum)
• Your current curriculum vitae/resume
• If you are a current Trade Instructor, working for us (QCS) and seeking a transfer to the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre (LVCC), please refer to the Project's internal EOI for transfer at level process outlined on our internal microsite.

More information about QCS and roles at Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre:
Visit: Unlock Your Potential | Queensland Corrective Services
(corrections.qld.gov.au)
Phone: 07 3565 7696
Email: SQCPS2Recruitment@corrections.qld.gov.au

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/613903/25

Closing Date:  Friday, 24^th January 2025

Further information

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

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Multiple positions available

Documents

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

• 613903-025-Role Profile (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  613903-25-TI - Application Booklet (Word, 1.03MB)