Aboriginal Community Educator – Correctional Pathways

RE-ADVERTISING: Aboriginal Community Educator – Correctional Pathways (Full OR Part Time)

Closing Date: 9 October 2026

Please visit https://tauondi.sa.edu.au/about/jobs/ for details.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

About Tauondi

Tauondi Aboriginal College is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation committed to empowering strong people and supporting strong communities through the strength of culture and education.

We are seeking a passionate and community-focused Aboriginal Community Educator – Correctional Pathways to support Aboriginal people engaged within correctional and pre-release environments through culturally responsive learning, mentoring and pathway development activities.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution by supporting Aboriginal participants to build confidence, strengthen life skills, explore future pathways, and prepare for successful transition back into community.

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About the Role

The Aboriginal Community Educator – Correctional Pathways is responsible for coordinating and delivering the Living Skills and Pathway Program (LS&P) and related pathway activities within correctional settings.

Working closely with Aboriginal participants, correctional services staff and community stakeholders, you will facilitate culturally safe learning experiences that support participants to:

• Build confidence and motivation
• Strengthen communication and self-management skills
• Develop practical life skills
• Explore education, training and employment opportunities
• Prepare for successful community transition and reintegration
• Connect with positive post-release pathways and support services

This role combines program delivery, participant engagement, mentoring, stakeholder collaboration and pathway coordination.

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Key Responsibilities

• Deliver culturally responsive learning and pathway programs within correctional and pre-release environments
• Facilitate group workshops and participant engagement activities
• Support Aboriginal participants through mentoring, goal setting and pathway planning
• Assist participants to explore education, training, traineeship and employment opportunities
• Coordinate program schedules, learning resources and operational requirements
• Build positive relationships with correctional services staff, Aboriginal services teams and community organisations
• Maintain participant records, reports and program documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement and development of learning resources and activities

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About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people using culturally respectful and responsive approaches
• Strong facilitation, engagement and communication skills
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with participants and stakeholders
• Understanding of barriers impacting education, training and employment participation
• Experience coordinating programs, workshops or community-based activities
• Strong organisational and administration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to supporting positive outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities

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Essential Requirements

• Certificate IV or higher qualification in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work or a related field
• Experience delivering workshops, group learning activities or community programs
• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• RRHAN-EC certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Driver’s Licence

Highly Regarded

• Experience working within correctional, justice, community services or rehabilitation environments
• Experience delivering non-accredited education or pathway programs
• Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your resume; and
• A brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications close: 9 October 2026

For further information and a copy of the Position Description, please visit:

https://tauondi.sa.edu.au/about/jobs/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.