Trade Instructor - Steel

Are you seeking a career transition with diverse trade expertise?

Are you seeking a new opportunity within a dynamic and distinctive industry?

Are you enthusiastic about the potential to make a positive impact on the community through your work?

Full-Time salary $85,000 - 89,000 plus superannuation.

About The GEO Group Australia

We are the country's leading provider of outsourced correctional services, operating in NSW and VIC. GEO aims to deliver better corrections and create safer communities. We focus on providing a continuum of care and integration of services to make a real difference in the lives of people we work with. Our company is defined by us always acting with Integrity, showing everyone Respect without fail, being Accountable at all times, always being Agile and continuously looking for opportunities to be Innovative. For more information about our organisation visit our website www.geogroup.com.au

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About Ravenhall Correctional Centre

Ravenhall is Victoria’s largest, medium security prison for adult sentenced and unsentenced males. Its contemporary campus-style design provides a safe and humane environment that enables and nurtures GEOs Continuum of Care operating philosophy.

Ravenhall also has a dedicated Forensic Mental Health Unit, a specialised Closed Supervision Unit for prisoners with significant challenging behaviours, and a small Mission Based Unit for prisoners who have never been in custody before.  In recognition of the importance of Continuum of Care, Ravenhall extends its presence into the community by providing ex-prisoners with access to post-release support at GEO’s Community Reintegration Centre.

With key focus on young adult offenders, Aboriginal and those with complex and mental health needs, prisoners at Ravenhall have significant opportunities to engage in work, education, programs and services, through an evidence based approach to reduce re-offending.

Ravenhall’s unprecedented emphasis on offender rehabilitation and reintegration is evidenced through collaborative and integrated relationships with key Alliance service partners including Forensicare, Correct Care Australia, YMCA, Honeywell and Bendigo Kangan Institute of Tafe.

To learn more about Ravenhall Correctional Centre, click here.

About the Opportunity   

The primary objective of the Trade Instructor is to supervise the behavior and activities of prisoners on a day to day basis, coordinating and providing on the job occupational training in a controlled and safe work environment, similar to that experienced outside secure custody. The Trade Instructor will be supervising prisoners located in, but not limited to Bakery, Textiles, Timber, Metal & Steel, Powder Coating, Screen Printing and community work teams.

As a Trades Instructor, some of your primary duties and responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the management of quality control systems within the area to ensure product meets client needs.
• Implement sound OH&S procedures and practices consistent with Australian/ New Zealand Standards ISO 45001 to ensure safety is at the forefront of all planning.
• Ensure a detailed training plan is developed for all industry equipment and all safety operation procedures are highlighted.
• Ensure every prisoner is fully trained and competent in the proper operation of any equipment prior to operation and that training is duly recorded.
• Attend meetings with the Industries Supervisor and Vocational Service Manager to review procedures and performance.
• Liaise and communicate with operations staff and other TAFE staff based within the Correctional Centre.
• Perform all additional duties instructed by Vocational Service Manager.
• Develop a sense of pride and play an integral role in the rehabilitation of offenders through the development of a work ethic, which can be translated to employment outside secure custody.
• Assist in the escort of vehicles both within the Centre and externally when required.
• Ensure compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures and the Governance, Risk and Compliance Manual.
• You will have experience managing production targets, deadlines, inventory and stock and the ability to supervise prisoners and handle any situations in a fair, firm and equitable manner. You will be creative in your approach to resolving problems and have an interest in initiating new ideas that will help grow the vocational services offering within the correctional centre.

Your Skills & Experience

 To meet the key selection criteria for this role this role, you will possess the following:

• Relevant Industry qualifications and/or experience in one or multiple areas such as Metal Work and Steel Fabrication, Carpentry, Powder Coating, Screen Printing, Textiles and Logistics and/or General Handyman work;
• Welding experience is a priority. 
• Experience in managing multiple tasks and time sensitive deadlines;
• Ability to write comprehensive reports and correspondence;
• Ability to supervise and train prisoners and to handle situations in a fair, firm, and equitable manner;
• Demonstrated high level of communication skills and cultural awareness including the ability to successfully interact with people from diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to provide training and instruction to prisoners whilst managing external production works;
• Assist in the development of the identified industry on a commercial basis;
• Ability to initiate new ideas and apply creative solutions to the resolution of problems;
• Be able to understand and operate different types of hand tools, machinery and equipment as required;
• Sound knowledge of OH&S requirements; 
• Flexibility to assist with supervision and training in other workshops;
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (desirable); and
• Forklift License (desirable);

Importantly we are looking for an individual who works well as part of a team and autonomously and who is capable of demonstrating their strong personal values in a pro social manner to prisoners and staff alike. Additionally, you will be comfortable working within a correctional setting, which will involve direct contact with prisoners. In return we will provide you with appropriate safety and security training and a supportive and rewarding working environment which contributes to better corrections and safer communities with a great collaborative multidisciplinary team to learn from and expand your industry skills with. 

About the Benefits

Joining GEO is your chance to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of prisoners, their families and the community. Benefits of working for GEO, include but are not limited to:

• Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development opportunities (including further education sponsorship)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and rewards scheme
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff gym
• Subsidised meals  

GEO provides ongoing supervision and professional development to ensure that employees continue to develop and grow while working at Ravenhall.  We are committed to creating a positive working culture where all employees can work ethically and responsively to meet the needs of staff and prisoners, therefore promoting lasting positive change. 

To be considered for this role, applicants must submit a cover letter and a current resume.

For any enquiries, or to discuss the position in more detail please contact Recruitment at ravenhallcareers@geogroup.com.au 

Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted approximately 2-3 weeks following the closing date. Unsuccessful candidates will be contacted in due course

This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation that is growing and dedicated to improving our communities. Don't wait - Apply Now!

 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply

Applications close at 11.55pm Sunday 23 June 2024. 

We are always looking for people to join or company who share the values that we stand for:  

INTEGRITY          RESPECT         ACCOUNTABLE       AGILE         INNOVATIVE