- Support prisoner rehabilitation by providing meaningful employment and hands-on training in waste management
- Access accredited training, career development pathways, and a supportive team environment.
- Salary is $103,007.60 base plus super (will increase by 4% on 01/07) + free lunches everyday!
Trade Instructor – Waste Management
Serco is a place where you can grow
Join a team of 12,000+ professionals across APAC and experience a place of challenge, opportunity, and reward.
We offer benefits designed to support you at every stage of your life and career, including:
- Competitive salary package
- Comprehensive training and development programs
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to employee wellness programs
- Career progression within a global organization
- Free onsite parking
Make an impact at Serco
As a Trade Instructor – Waste Management
at Acacia Prison, you will provide prisoners with vocational training and employment opportunities, supporting their rehabilitation and successful reintegration into the community. This is a full-time, permanent role where you’ll work as part of a dynamic team focused on fostering skills development in a respectful and secure environment.
As a Trade Instructor in the Waste Management team, you’ll make a positive impact by:
- Delivering employment in waste management to improve prisoner employability
- Conducting daily tool audits, managing equipment maintenance, and overseeing inmate safety in the work area
- Promoting the value of employment, education and vocational training within the correctional facility
- Supporting the rehabilitation of prisoners by encouraging program participation and providing valuable skill-building opportunities
- Ensuring compliance with Work Health & Safety policies and correctional standards
Serco is a place for you
You are an experienced professional with a passion for Industries training and rehabilitation. You thrive in a structured environment where you can apply your trade skills to make a difference in others' lives. You are organized, safety-conscious, and dedicated to maintaining a secure and respectful workspace.
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
- Relevant qualifications in Waste Management or the willingness to attain them within 12 months
- Trade qualifications in construction or other fields will be looked at favourably.
- Strong knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety requirements in a workshop or industry setting
- A commitment to cultural awareness, with an understanding of diverse ethnic backgrounds and needs
- Experience in vocational training and an ability to engage adult learners
- A valid Driver’s License and Forklift License
You do not need to meet every listed requirement to apply for this position. If this role aligns with your skills and interests, we would love to hear from you.
About Serco
As a fast-growing global company, Serco offers services across justice, immigration, defence, space, customer services, health, and urban mobility. By joining us, you’ll be part of a supportive culture with trusted leaders who help you achieve your goals.
Please note:
- This position requires a comprehensive probity assessment, including a National Police Check.
Are you ready to do important work that really matters?
At Serco, we bring together the right people, technology, and partners to address some of the world’s most complex challenges. Our work has impacted millions across Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, offering unique opportunities to leverage your skills.
We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.
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