AddressAbout TAFE Queensland
TAFE 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 economies.
From 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 Opportunity
As 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.
This permanent, part-time opportunity reports to the Student Support Manager
The position will be based primarily at the Southbank Campus however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Assist the AccessAbility Support Officer with other tasks which may include rostering, scheduling and administrative tasks.
How you will be assessed
The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities within the context of the key responsibilities outlined above:
- Self-management, participative decision-making, team participation and the ability to accept, promote and manage change.
- Instructional effectiveness including knowledge of contemporary disability practice, quality student interaction and effective preparation.
- Promotion of inclusive delivery practice by contributing to course planning and development through participation and contribution to the learners support plan.
- Commitment to self-development with the focus on instructional skills, technology, skills update and contemporary disability practices.
- Application of knowledge of, and commitment to, the principles and objectives that underpin anti-discrimination legislation with reference to the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Disability Standards for Education 2005, Disability Services Act 2006 and departmental policies and guidelines that are relevant to disability services.
Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements
- There are no mandatory requirements for this role.
Highly Desirable Requirements
- 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).
Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.
How to apply
If 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, Monday 27 May 2024.
Job Reference Number: TQ2024-525
For further information, please contact:
Michelle Keel, Student Support Manager
*************@tafeqld.edu.au
