"QuickSmart Education Officer - Darwin"

Reference Number 224124 - Quicksmart Education Officer

QuickSmart Education Officer - Darwin

SiMERR National Centre

•  Fixed-term to 14/03/25, full-time with the possibility of extension.
•  Current UNE Staff: In taking up this appointment, please be aware your current fixed term or permanent role will cease the day prior to you taking this position
•   $87,051 to $95,685 per annum (HEO6)
•   Plus 17% employer superannuation
•   Salary packaging options are available
•   5 weeks annual leave plus Christmas week shutdown, per annum
•   Location - Darwin Correctional Centre
•   Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of this position (UNE will not provide sponsorship for this position) 

Acknowledgement of Country

The University of New England (UNE) is a regionally based, globally networked university renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. In addition, UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education.

UNE emphasises its people, staff and students' growth and development. We aspire to be a leader in innovation and change and a centre for the Armidale and the North-West communities.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to the core values of UNE and we are committed to engaging, supporting and growing a richly diverse workforce. From the Oorala Aboriginal Centre at the heart of our campus, to the inclusive organisations such as the UNE Ally Network, the UNE Women's Society, and the many international cultural groups - all will feel valued and respected at UNE.

You will embody the UNE values and strive to be Open, Enquiring, Exceptional and Making a Difference. Additionally, you will be committed to achieving the goals embedded in the Future Fit Strategic Plan Future Fit 2021-2030: Personalised Learning Journeys, Empowering Communities, and Building Resilience.

About the role

The QuickSmart Education Officer will oversee on-site the implementation of the QuickSmart Numeracy and Literacy educational programs within Darwin Correction Centre (DCC). Management support and supervision will be provided by the QuickSmart team, headed by the Research Fellow, Social Inclusion, based at UNE at distance and through on-site visits. The QuickSmart team will provide the necessary training.

The QuickSmart Education Officer will facilitate team-teaching delivery to small classes of prisoners. They will deliver QuickSmart instruction themselves and mentor, support and supervise teams of Prisoner Instructors to deliver instruction. They will manage and administer the Programs on-site, including programming and reporting requirements for both DCC and SiMERR and quality assurance measures. In addition, they will liaise with other teams and key personnel involved in education provision in the prison.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be required to:

• relate and communicate constructively and effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, from inmates to other service providers to custodial staff and across a range of cultures and backgrounds.
• be conscious of the requirements of the security context and be patient and respectful towards all parties and their personal diversity and opinions.
• be thorough and efficient with the administrative tasks and be well organised.
• effectively manage learning spaces with complex needs and interactions.
• contribute to innovation and continuous improvement within the team, adapts to an evolving and changing environment while supporting others to transition to different ways of working.

About SiMERR National Centre

SiMERR National Centre is situated within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education (HASSE) at the University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW. SiMERR consists of a team of approx. 20 people including academic staff whose expertise lies in science, mathematics and ICT education and addressing learning difficulties. SiMERR has a significant focus on numeracy and literacy basic skills through its QuickSmart program.

The QuickSmart program comprises a suite of numeracy and literacy interventions designed to meet the diverse needs of at-risk learners, such as underachieving school students in Years 4 to 10, educationally disadvantaged adult learners in correctional centres, apprentices struggling with vocational courses and individuals living in remote communities.

Enquiries and additional information

To discuss this role please contact Martin Trotman, Research Fellow, Social Inclusion, phone: 02 6773 3135, email: mtrotma3@une.edu.au 

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 25^th August

Reference No:  224124

For further information about this position, please see the Position Statement below.

To Apply

For further information about this position, please see the Position Statement below.

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Your application should be comprised of:

•  Covering letter;
•  Responses to selection criteria (Hiring Manager to consider whether applicant addresses all selection criteria or addresses only a select number of key criteria);
•  Current CV;
•  Certified qualifications cited in your application for this position.

About Our Process

At UNE, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of this role and align with our values. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencing in this role as indicated in the position statement. Please visit our Privacy Statement to understand how your information is collected, stored, accessed and used.

National Police Check

If you are the successful candidate for this role you will be required to provide UNE with a National Police Check prior to your commencement. Please note that people with criminal records are NOT automatically barred from applying for this position (unless there is a particular requirement under law).