Community Services Trainer

TITEB is the Tiwi Islands’ provider of quality-assured and nationally recognised training. Our objective is to improve the Tiwi way of life through education that leads to meaningful life skills and employment outcomes. TITEB works closely with local employers, the Tiwi community and Federal and Territory Governments to provide relevant, practical training programs.

The Community Services Trainer position will assist in delivering accredited and non-accredited courses in Language Literacy and Numeracy, Foundation Skills as well as a range of vocational courses with innovative and culturally appropriate programs.

We offer:

• Attractive Remuneration package plus 11% Superannuation
• Free accommodation and utilities
• 6 weeks annual leave and salary sacrifice

Your new role

As a Community Services Trainer, your work will make a real and lasting impact for job seekers in this remote Aboriginal Community on the Tiwi Islands in NT.

You will be required to plan, design and deliver Certificate II & Certificate III in Community Services to adult learners for whom English may not be their first language and literacy and numeracy skills may be low. Some travel may be required across both Bathurst and Melville islands.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate must hold the following Qualifications:

•  A minimum qualification in Certificate III in Community Services with current Industry experience 
• TAE40110 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment  (or its successor) and have qualifications and/or recent industry experience in the Community Services sector, at least to the level being delivered.

You will draw on your experience applying adult learning principals, creativity and innovation to your delivery and assessment approach, including design, mapping, validation and moderation of compliant assessment tools. You will be able to coordinate students' enrollments, drive, monitor and report on progress. In addition, you will have proven ability to undertake administrative functions with respect to training programs and have advanced knowledge of MS Office.

Experience in the remote Aboriginal environment and knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies and cultures will be very highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

Based at Wurrumiyanga on the Tiwi Islands, you will have the opportunity to live and work in a remote area of the Northern Territory, interact with the local people and directly contribute to learning and employment outcomes in the community. In return you will receive as part of your package; free accommodation, free utilities (water and electricity), 6 weeks' annual leave & an attractive remuneration package.

1. Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning.
2. Working knowledge of the Community Services training package.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Indigenous people in contemporary Australian society and the diversity of circumstances of Indigenous people.
4. Experience designing and delivering education and training programs for Indigenous adults for whom English is not a first language and literacy and numeracy skills are low.
5. Ability to apply adult learning principles, creativity, innovation and consideration of individual learning needs to ensure that training programs meet client needs.
6. Strong computer literacy, particularly in MS Office.

Provide copies of the following Qualifications & Licences:

•  A minimum qualification in Certificate III in Community Services with current Industry experience 
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or TAE40116) or a diploma or higher level qualification in adult education.
• Full Australian Drivers’ licence

Personal qualities:

• Friendly, welcoming personality
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Positive attitude, especially when responding to setbacks and unexpected situations
• Organised and efficient
• Accurate with attention to detail

Applications must include a CV and a covering letter addressing the Selection Criteria above & be prepared to provide copies of your relevant Qualifications.

For all Applicant queries:

contact Tony Allan Mob: 0488 03 88 41 E: **********@titeb.com, using the subject line: Community Services Trainer application. 

For information about TITEB, visit www.titeb.com.au. Applications must be received by 03 May 2024.

Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply.