Education Coordinator | SA - Mt Gambier and Limestone Coast

Job Description

*This role is based onsite at Mount Gambier, at Mount Gambier Prison. 

What we can offer you

• Flexibility & work/life balance - we offer the opportunity for a full-time or part-time arrangement (3 to 5 days per week)

• A positive work environment, where your students are genuinely passionate about learning

• Work in a supportive team environment with other Educators and the Resettlement & Reintegration Manager

• Relocation Assistance - 3 weeks of temporary accommodation provided to relocate to Mount Gambier

About the role & team

Reporting to the Resettlement & Reintegration Manager (Allan), the Education Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, delivery, and assessment of education services to prisoners. This includes basic numeracy and literacy, TAFE, and Vocational Education and Training. We are seeking someone with current or recent experience teaching literacy and numeracy in an adult learning environment, with a Cert IV in Training & Assessing.

The core responsibilities of this role are to:

• Coordinate the delivery of a range of educational programs to prisoners in conjunction with external education providers, teaching those with different levels of education.

• Facilitate and coordinate the delivery of on campus and off-campus, external, distance, and computer-based learning programs, including business studies.

• Supervise and monitor the progress of those prisoners participating in the ‘paid education' work program.

• Conduct literacy and numeracy assessments (NLERDT tests) on prisoners.

• Develop resources to be used for literacy, numeracy, and business studies.

• Deliver in-house Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Food Safety programs.

What we're looking for

• A current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)

• Current or recent experience teaching Literacy and Numeracy in an adult learning environment

• A tertiary qualification in Education (highly desirable)

• Experience teaching business studies (desirable)

About Mount Gambier Prison

G4S has operated Mount Gambier Prison (MGP) end-to-end since 1995, as a low to medium security campus style prison. Providing various work and education programs to male prisoners, our aim is to rehabilitate offenders and reduce re-offending. Accommodating 653 prisoners, our team at Mount Gambier Prison delivers safety, security, and respect for all prisoners in custody. There are numerous roles and opportunities for career development within the prison - with positions ranging from Correctional Officers, Industries Supervisors, Education Coordinators, Case Management Coordinators, Recreation Officers, Operational Support Officers, Management Roles, and Administration positions.

About G4S Australia & New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal® Company is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. With a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services across a diverse range of portfolios, including Port Phillip Prison, Mount Gambier Prison, Prisoner Transport Operations, Court Security, Custody Centres, Corporate Security, Mobile Speed Cameras, our Support Offices, and more.

For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit g4s.com.au. To explore a career with G4S, please visit careers.au.g4s.com.