Science (Forensics Or Biometrics) Teacher | Full-Time Permanent

Classification:
Salary: $84,997 - $114,113 plus superannuation
Position No: 64779
Directorate: Canberra Institute of Technology
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 February 2024
Contact Officer: Nicole Costigan on ***************@cit.edu.au or 02 6207 5***

Details: Are you a scientist with experience in the forensic and/or Biometrics field?  Are you looking to share your knowledge, skills and experience with the next generation?  Have you considered teaching in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector?
CIT Science is seeking an experienced a forensic and/or Biometrics specialist to join our teaching team.  The CIT Science Department delivers a range of training in the areas of Forensic, Animal and Laboratory Skills. 

Training is delivered through full time, part time and flexible study modes.  The department works collaboratively with industry and with other areas across the College of Health, Community and Science and CIT to create unique innovative learning opportunities for students.

Working at CIT: With an impressive 95-year history, Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is an exciting place to work. As the largest VET provider in Canberra, we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining the best people possible at all levels. The benefits of working at CIT include:

• Access to facilities to support your health and wellbeing, including CIT Fit and Well Fitness centre at Bruce Campus, as well as a strong Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide educational guidance to students within the forensic and/or Biometrics programs.
• Support student progression and provide a quality student experience.
• Demonstrate understanding of, or readiness to learn about, national VET standards including industry currency, assessment principles and rules of evidence.
• Provide support to the development of programs and teaching resources through industry and key stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrate capacity in the use of technology and willingness to further develop digital literacy to a high level.
• Possess current knowledge of, or readiness to learn about, the VET sector.
• Demonstrate experience in working collaboratively and effectively with teams with minimal supervision.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with industry and key stakeholders.

CIT is committed to building an inclusive workplace through a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants do not have to possess direct teaching experience, as we can train you on how to become a great VET Teacher. We place more value on people with the relevant qualifications, industry experience and right attitude.
To be successful in this position you must:

• possession a relevant formal qualification, and
• demonstrate a broad range of current industry skills and experience.
  To become a teacher at CIT you must:
• hold a Training and Assessment Certificate IV (such as a TAE40116 or equivalent)
  OR
• complete a minimum of the Enterprise Trainer – Presenting Skills Set and/or Enterprise Trainer – Mentoring Skills Set and/or Enterprise Trainer and/or Assessor Skill Set and complete the full qualification in 12 months of engagement
• CIT can assist in you gaining the full qualification.  For further information available in CIT Educators Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026.

  DESIRABLE

• Experience in facilitating and training in a science environment including simulated laboratory and field work.
• Ability to understand training packages and industry needs.
• Ability to teach both in Forensic and/ or Biometrics disciplines.

Note: This position is for permanent filling.  Part-time work options may be considered. Selection may be based on applications and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a pitch of no more than two pages, clearly specifying their field of expertise (Forensics and/or Biometrics).  Your suitability will be assessed based on your skills and knowledge in relation to the duties/responsibilities of the role and clearly linked to the Selection Criteria.  Applications should include a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.  You may be asked to provide referee reports on short-listing.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.