Project Officer - Auslan Online Learning

• Hourly Rate $49.31 - $52.93 per hour + Super.
• Help support passionate staff and students in their journey learning AUSLAN
• This role is based out of our Collingwood, Prahran and Preston campus’. They are close to public transport and provide secure onsite parking.

Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.

At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.

The Project Officer will manage the Auslan Online Learning systems and programs, including the development and formatting of resources and assessments. This role will have a strong understanding of the Auslan/Second language acquisition environment and challenges to develop innovative online programs to encourage greater participation in the programs.
The Project Officer will be responsible for ensuring that all students and staff can access Moodle and other online systems by providing training sessions and manuals.
The Project Officer will support the delivery of the Auslan evening programs, including on campus; regional; blended; hybrid and Virtual programs.
The Project Officer will maintain the Tutor On-line booking system and coordinate Tutor Drop in Sessions

Online learning

• Develop and maintain the Online Learning and assessment system.
• In consultation with teacher and Program Leaders, design, develop and implement Online Learning programs utilising contemporary instructional design theories and best practice standards.
• Create online resources to support all Auslan educational programs including but not limited to self-correcting quizzes and tasks, assignments, and logbooks, for Certificate II to Diploma levels.
• Develop a digital checklist of assessments for each qualification level for staff and students.

Evening – On Campus, Blended, Hybrid & Virtual Regional programs.

• Support the teachers and tutors with the technical aspects of the delivery of evening programs including on campus, blended, regional and virtual programs including the use of single and dual delivery systems; Zoom; Moodle; and Kaltura.
• Be the contact person for students enrolled into an Auslan evening programs.

Classroom Support Tutors

• Coordinate the delivery of tutor conversation practice and drop-in sessions.
• Liaise with Core teachers around the content, topics for the drop-in sessions.
• Manage and monitor the tutor online booking system.

Other duties

• Evening Fire warden and First aider for Level 4
• Consult with teaching staff to facilitate practical placements for Auslan students.

Mandatory

• Fluency in Auslan - e.g. hold a Certificate IV in Auslan or higher qualification or equivalent.
• A current Police Check
• A current Working with Children Check Card (Employee)
• Demonstrated understanding of Auslan culture and the protocols around communication with the deaf community
  Desirable
• Relevant Degree and relevant experience; or lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical and administrative fields
• Proven high level interpersonal skills to enable effective communication and liaison with internal and external key stakeholders.

Desirable

• Relevant Degree and relevant experience; or lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical and administrative fields
• Proven high level interpersonal skills to enable effective communication and liaison with internal and external key stakeholders.

For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the position description.

Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered

• Current CV
• Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description)

For further information on the role, please contact the hiring manager via email: ***********@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au

If you email us, please make sure you put the job title and job number in the subject line.

Please note, applications received via email will not be considered - you must apply via the website.

Candidates must hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). A lodgement receipt is not a valid alternative; the approval email with the lodgement of a WWCC card number can be accepted.

A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.

We will be shortlisting immediately. Don’t delay, apply today!

Please be aware for us to engage with you, we require internal pre-approval and you must be on the State Purchasing Contract (for Victorian government common use goods and services). We will engage with you and your agency once we have the approvals.

Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm.

We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.