Vocational Advisor, Corrections

Federation University Australia is seeking a full-time Vocational Advisor for Corrections in Ballarat, VIC, starting 1 July 2025. The role involves advising incarcerated students on education and employment pathways, maintaining student records, and collaborating with community organizations. Candidates should have experience in vocational advice within a corrections environment and possess strong communication skills. A driver's license and willingness to travel between correctional centres are required.
Advise students on pathway opportunities during incarceration and post-release.
• Federation TAFE – Barwon Southwest Region
• Full-time, continuing appointment commencing 1 July 2025
• HEW 6 – $88,421 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 13/04/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

The Vocational Advisor, Corrections region is responsible for advising students on pathway opportunities across Barwon Southwest prisons to achieve personal educational and employment goals during incarceration and post-release.

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, you will:
• provide education and career guidance advice by developing, assessing and reviewing learning plans;
• maintain accurate and confidential student learning plans, case notes and records; and
• assist in linking students with community organisations and agencies and/or relevant education and training programs post-release.

About you

The Vocational Advisor, Corrections is required to work closely with University and Corrections Victoria staff providing corrections education services. Day to day guidance and support will be provided by the respective Program Coordinators based at each of the Correctional Centres.

You will possess:
• experience in providing individual vocational/careers advice in a Corrections environment or to other similar disadvantaged groups;
• knowledge and understanding of the issues and challenges affecting individuals within a Corrections environment;
• communication, mentoring and interpersonal skills with the ability to take initiative and work independently;
• ability to collate, organise, process and store information and prepare reports utilising a range of technologies;
• full driver’s license and a preparedness to travel between correctional centres and campuses; and
• a Victorian Police Record check.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 13 April 2025.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 28 April 2025.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two pages.

Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.