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Form of workSuniTAFE is a vibrant educational community providing vocational education and training for the people of Loddon Mallee North and beyond.
We are seeking enthusiastic, suitably qualified professionals for the role of Participation Assistant at the Swan Hill campus.
Under the direction of the Disability Coordinator – Student Support services, the Participation Assistant will assist students with a disability to be able to undertake further education and have the same educational opportunities in accordance with Institute policy, which reflects the current Disability Standards for Education, Disability Discrimination Act and Equal Opportunity Act.
The role of the Participation Assistant is to assist a student to participate in and benefit from classroom activities. This role will vary, depending on the specific needs of the individual student and may take the form of one or a combination of the key responsibilities.
Key Selection Criteria
- The ability to engage students in a sensitive and supportive manner is essential.
- Experience in the disability, wellbeing or counselling areas would be beneficial, but not essential.
- Demonstrated experience working with people who have a disability.
- Experience in an educational environment will be viewed highly.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and liaise with a diverse cohort to ascertain individual needs and advise on ongoing support needs
The successful candidate will be required to provide:
- A successful criminal record check which is less than 6 months old
- A working with children check
This position will remain open until filled.
Applicants must address the selection criteria included in the position description and submit these, along with a covering letter and current resume to ****@sunitafe.edu.au quoting 'Job reference #237 – Participation Assistant Swan Hill’ in your Subject line.
For a position description please go to Current Positions | SuniTAFE and click on “Check out our current employment opportunities" banner at the bottom of the page. For further information please contact Sam Falconer, HR Advisor on 03 5022 3*** or *********@sunitafe.edu.au
