Head of Programs Nursing

South Regional TAFE (SRT) is dedicated to delivering a diverse range of nationally recognised programs throughout the Great Southern and South West regions of Western Australia. With a presence spanning 12 campuses from Bunbury to Esperance and from Albany to Narrogin, we offer flexible delivery options, including on-site, online and workplace-based programs.Our commitment is to provide responsive, sustainable and innovative training that honours the rich diversity of our community. This significant role ensures the college remains well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of both industry and the broader community.We are an equal opportunity employer and we continually strive to strengthen the diversity and capability of our workforce to reflect the rich diversity of our student community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under), people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women in non-traditional areas.For more information, visit .About the role
The Head of Program (HoP) Nursing is an integral position responsible for the coordination of nursing programs at the Albany, Bunbury and Narrogin campuses. The HoP Nursing provides leadership and mentoring tot the nursing team to ensure that all academic quality standards are met to provide a contemporary, engaging and exciting nurse training experience.The HoP Nursing also fulfills the Head of discipline role under the ANMAC Enrolled Nurse and Registered Nurse Accreditation standards and is the lead nursing academic responsible for the design and delivery of nursing programs at South Regional TAFE. The HoP will also work with other relevant industry bodies and other TAFE Colleges to ensure consistency and build innovation.This position reports to the Associate Director Strategic Projects and works closely with Training Managers and Regional Campus Managers and their teams to collaborate in relation to the delivery of nursing programs. The HoP Nursing may also maintain teaching duties as required.Relevant Qualification and Experience
The successful applicant should hold the following minimum qualifications:

• A post graduate tertiary qualification relevant to their discipline (minimum Bachelor of Science – Nursing)
• A higher teaching qualification (contained in the list of STERC Approved Qualifications for Progression for appointment to ASL/PL classifications)
• Either a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40122, TAE40116, or TAE40110 or the additional skill sets referred to in Schedule 1, Item 2 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015.

In addition, applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a Registered Nurse with no conditions relating to conduct or performance and must also have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience.The incumbent will be required to regularly travel to other SR TAFE campuses.It is preferred that candidates already possess the minimum credentials required for trainers and assessors to deliver accredited vocational education and training (VET), as stipulated at 1.14 of the or can demonstrate progression towards a relevant qualification.South Regional TAFE prefers lecturers to hold the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116, or TAE40110 and the additional units of competency in Schedule 1, Item 2 of theApplicants who do not yet hold the minimum required VET credentials are still eligible to apply, however the recommended candidate may be required to obtain Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 prior to appointment, irrespective of holding other adult education qualifications.For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Sarah Cassidy-Schroeder, Capability and Culture Consultant on 6371 3075 or emailWork Benefits
Our employees have access to a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging/sacrifice facility
• Employer super contribution 11%
• Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years
• Fifteen days personal leave
• Four weeks annual leave
• Four weeks professional leave
• Flexible working hours
• Paid parental leave – 14 weeks

How to Apply
Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Application Information as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.Applicants are required to apply online and submit by the closing date detailed below.

• A comprehensive Resume including two professional referees
• A written application addressing the selection criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form.
• Certified qualifications, licences and registrations (2MB limit per attachment)

Authorised people who are able to certify qualifications/registrations/identification, as listed in the Statutory Regulations 2018 (Cth), include teachers, pharmacists, and permanent public servants of at least 5 years.Advertised Reference Number: SRL043.24STo submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact Establishment and Recruitment on (08) 9203 3735.Other Conditions and Eligibility
Eligibility for employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance. If this position involves contact with children, the recommended occupant will also be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Card.To be eligible for appointment applicants must have a working visa (for fixed term contract appointments) or permanent residency (for permanent appointments).This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months.Should no suitable applicant be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date.SR TAFE has a shutdown period of up to 12 working days over Christmas/New Year. Arrangements for paid leave in advance or leave without pay during the shutdown period will be negotiated with the successful applicant.Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.