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About the Company: 

Junee Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group in Australia and is the leading provider of privately managed correctional services in NSW and Victoria. Junee is in regional New South Wales and is located 40 kilometres north-east of Wagga Wagga. For more information, please visit our page.

About the Role: 

Our Adult Learning Facilitators (ALF) are responsible for the assessment of inmate education and vocational training needs and the identification of effective interventions to improve language, literacy, numeracy and employability. A core function of the ALF is to identify and incorporate recommended interventions into inmate case plans and implement appropriate engagement priorities and timelines. The ALF will deliver the specialist literacy and numeracy intervention components of case plans. The ALF is an integral part of the case management team responsible for the development of skills and behaviours that will reduce inmate reoffending and contribute to their reintegration and employability on release.

To obtain further information about this role and to download the position description, please check our page.

Skills and Experience: 

Our ideal candidates will have:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or its successor) or a Graduate Certificate qualification in Adult Education. (Persons with a relevant bachelor’s degree qualification may also apply).
• Knowledge of the ACSF (Australian Core Skills Framework) and CSFW (Core Skills for Work).
• Knowledge of Adult Learning Principles and current trends in the delivery of literacy and numeracy support.
• Experience in developing adult language, literacy and numeracy skills through tutoring, mentoring, coaching or group facilitation.
• Experience in dealing with people from diverse backgrounds and life experience.
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• A commitment to positively meeting the employment, educational and vocational training needs of inmates and a genuine desire to contribute to a reduction in reoffending.

Culture and Benefits:

We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for: INTEGRITY, RESPECT, ACCOUNTABLE, AGILE, INNOVATIVE

Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. You will benefit from:

• A safe working environment. 
• Competitive salaries, subsidised meals, free parking and uniform provided.
• An opportunity to work in a progressive service delivery environment.
• Internal career opportunities and progression. 
• Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Many other employee (and family) benefits.

How to Apply:

To apply, we ask that you complete a short questionnaire below, as part of the application process. At the end of the questionnaire, you will be required to attach a one-page cover letter and current resume.

To obtain further information about the application and recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Sarah Bishop on (02) 6930 5583.

To find out more about this role and your suitability, please contact our Vocational Services Manager, Donna Moulds on (02) 5905 6404.

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Closing Date for Applications - Wednesday 24th May 2023, at 4pm

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply