Casual Disability Support Coach and Disability Support Worker

Job details Position status Casual
Position type Flexible
Occupational group Community Care
Classification OO4
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference TQ2024-474
Closing date 29-May-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Casual ~ Flexible
Contact person Michelle Keel - Manager Student Support
Contact details
Access theAbout TAFE QueenslandTAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State, with a history of serving Queensland communities for over 140 years.We have recently been named the State Winner of the 2023 Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious Queensland Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economiesFrom entry-level certificates through to bachelor degrees, and comprehensive trade training, TAFE Queensland delivers hands-on, practical training across almost 500 qualifications at more than 60 campus locations throughout Queensland, from Thursday Island in the North to Coolangatta in the South East and as far west as Mount Isa.Our unique structure and statewide delivery model supports our commitment to assisting the diverse needs of our students, from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, and in regional and remote locations. Our responsive approach allows us to adapt our offering to meet the needs of local industries by delivering training that strengthens local communities and provides real employment opportunities for graduates.We have a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training. Our students benefit from our innovative, authentic, and progressive team, helping them graduate confidently, capable, and with the hands-on skills employers need.At TAFE Queensland, we hold true to our values—Safety first, Working together, Focusing on our customer, Taking responsibility and Showing initiative—and keep our customers at the centre of everything we do. By living these values we continue to strengthen TAFE Queensland’s reputation as a leading provider of high quality education and training Our people are recognised for demonstrating these values in their everyday work.TAFE Queensland values diversity and inclusion and provides employment opportunities which are inclusive of peoples from all diversity groups.For more information about TAFE Queensland visit www.tafeqld.edu.au.Your OpportunityDisability Support CoachAs the Disability Support Coach, you will be responsible for preparing instructional plans and conduct assigned sessions to assist and coach learners with a disability to consolidate their learning and manage the impact of a disability on their learning.Disability Support WorkerAs the Disability Support Worker, you will provide support and agreed reasonable adjustments to learners with a disability in vocational education and training programs in TAFE Queensland, Brisbane Region.

• These positions report to the Student Support Manager.
• Seeking expressions of interest to be offered a role as a Disability Support Coach and Worker within the Student Support Team.
• As a part of these roles, you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.

Key ResponsibilitiesDisability Support Coach

• Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Commerciality, Teamwork, Innovation and Accountability.
• Live a safety culture, lead by example and support the Health Safety and Environment Management System to create a TAFE Queensland Brisbane-wide safety culture.
• Provide support to learners with a disability through the design and conduct of individualised coaching sessions and advocacy for learners as required.
• Monitor the operation of the subject and the reaction of the learner and communicate such information to the teacher and Disability services officer for the purpose of providing reasonable adjustment and customising learning support.
• Conduct coaching sessions as directed by the Disability Services Officer.
• Prepare and review instructional plans to meet the changing needs of learners and rectify issues as they arise.
• Co-ordinate and maintain instructional records including activities undertaken to support the learner, manage resources and report all significant problems to the Disability Services Officer.
• Inform the learner on trends, practices and safety issues in the industry relevant to the learner’s training and Disability.
• Contribute to planning and development through participation and contribution to the learners support plan
• Meet with the teacher and Disability Services Officer on a regular basis to discuss issues such as the impact of the learner’s disability on instructional exercises and subject content.

Disability Support Worker

• Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Commerciality, Teamwork, Innovation and Accountability.
• Live a safety culture, lead by example and support the Health Safety and Environment Management System to create a TAFE Queensland Brisbane-wide safety culture.
• Provide educational support for people with a disability as directed by the Disability Services Officer to participate in campus based industry training or similar to maximise opportunities and to build independence and ownership of outcomes.
• Assistance with assignments (planning and organising), operating computers including general office software packages and access to facilities and technology.
• Note taking during classes, scribing in exams/assessments and/or adaptation of course materials.
• Liaise with the Disability Services Officer, delivery and administrative staff and where necessary advocate on behalf of the learner to ensure the provision of appropriate Disability Support services.
• Maintain an awareness of organisational facilities, support mechanisms and resources available for people with a disability.
• Maintain an awareness of contemporary practices and processes, promote learner independence, confidence and identify and report any changing support needs of the learner.
• Maintain records, manage resources and provide feedback to the Disability Services Officer regarding each learners participation and engagement.
• Work both autonomously and as a member of a team to maintain a client focus on the delivery of a range of services for learners with a disability.

Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements

• There are no mandatory requirements for these roles.

Highly Desirable RequirementsDisability Support Coach

• Possession of TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or recognised equivalent qualification, or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge or experience in the vocational area in which you are coaching.
• Experience supporting learners with a disability which may include ASD, sensory, physical and mental health needs.
• Knowledge and experience of, or ability to quickly acquire skills with Assistive Technologies
• Blue Card (criminal history checks are carried out for all new staff).

Disability Support Worker

• Experience in supporting students with a disability in an education and training environment.
• Experience supporting learners with a disability which may include ASD, sensory, physical and mental health needs.
• Knowledge and experience of, or ability to quickly acquire skills with Assistive Technologies
• Blue Card (criminal history checks are carried out for all new staff.

Note: Proof of qualifications to be provided prior to or at interview.How to applyIf you’re interested in this role, click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

• A detailed resume;
• A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total; and
• The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current manager)

Closing date: 4:00pm, Wednesday 29 May 2024.Job Reference Number: TQ2024-474For further information, please contact:Michelle Keel, Student Support Services ManagerMichelle.Keel@tafeqld.edu.auFurther informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• No File Attached