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Salary- Full-time 38 hours per week, fixed-term contract to June 2028
- Warrnambool Campus
- $70,012 per annum, plus superannuation
Provide specialised support for students with disabilities transitioning from secondary schools, and/or alternative schooling to South West TAFE
Salary
$70,012 per annum, plus superannuation
The Disability Transition Officer (DTO) provides specialised support for students with disabilities transitioning from secondary schools, and/or alternative schooling to South West TAFE.
The role will partner with secondary schools to further the understanding of the TAFE environment, inclusive of inherent requirements, reasonable adjustments and more. The role encompasses supporting students through best practice transition frameworks, while guiding them through a 90-day individualised transition period.
The DTO will play a pivotal role in collaborating in the community of practice with the Victorian TAFE network and reporting body.
The must haves
Mandatory requirements
- Relevant Degree or Diploma in Education, Disability, Health and Community with relevant experience, or a suitable combination of lesser formal qualifications with experience in disability or community services
- Employee Victorian Working with Children and satisfactory Police Check
- Lived experience or awareness of the impact of disability upon individuals, families, carer’s and the community
- Experience in Vocational Education & Training (VET) Industry
- Substantial experience using Microsoft Office products and relevant industry software and programs
South West TAFE is an education hub with a difference offering practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future.
Our focus is on delivering courses that give our graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.
We offer over 150 nationally-recognised qualifications and short courses, and all are delivered by people with practical experience and backed by strong industry connections.
We have 5 main campuses spread across the thriving South West Victoria region. They are located at Warrnambool, Hamilton, Portland, Colac and Sherwood Park and deliver a wide variety of vocational courses to over 6,000 students every year.
What we can offer you
- Priority applications to a Warrnambool council-run day care facility
- Fun social club with health and wellbeing activities
- Employee recognition program
- Continuous opportunities for tailored learning and development
- Accessible Employee Assistance Program including an easy to navigate app
Rachel Coles, Manager – Disability Support
☎ 03 5564 8***
✉ ************@swtafe.edu.au
A full position description is available from the Careers at SWTAFE webpage.
Applications close: Sunday, 5 May 2024
Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.
How to apply
If this role resonates with you and you have the necessary skills and experience, then we would love to hear from you.
To apply for the role, please click ‘Apply for this job’ and provide a copy of your current resume and cover letter, which addresses the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Don’t forget that you can utilise the SEEK website for great advice and resources, from resume writing through to interview tips.
South West TAFE is a child safe and equal opportunity employer; fostering a fair, safe and inclusive environment and embraces all forms of diversity.
We strongly encourage applications from people with a variety of attributes, including but not limited to:
- A person with a disability
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Culturally and linguistically diverse
- LGBTIQA+
