Student Experience Mentor (Vdss)

STUDENT EXPERIENCE MENTOR (VDSS)

What it means to work at GOTAFE

When you work with GOTAFE you are helping people to change their lives through education. At GOTAFE, our students are at the centre of everything we do. We strive to create a supportive environment for our students and staff to achieve their goals.

With GOTAFE by your side, YOU’VE GOT THIS.

Job details

Join our team as a Student Experience Mentor (VDSS) and be at the forefront of supporting students within the Trades and Built Environment Directorate. Collaborating closely with qualified Trainers and Assessors, you'll guide students in self-directed study, time management, and digital literacy skills. Your experience in the trades adds a valuable dimension to our team, offering insight and understanding to our students' vocational pathway. Additionally, this role provides you with the opportunity to explore whether you'd like to transition into a trainer role in the future, as you engage with students and gain insights into the training process.

This role is ideal for qualified tradespeople who are interested in actively contributing to the educational journey of the next generation. If you're ready to make a difference and empower students to become job-ready, apply now and be part of shaping their success at GOTAFE.

As the successful candidate you will have:         

• Vocational Qualification and/or professional experience in one of the following trades; Plumbing, Automotive, Engineering, Electrical or Building/Construction.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team.

If you are successful in this role you will be required to provide:

• A current Police Check (date of issue is to be no more than 6 months prior to commencement date)
• A current Working with Children Check - Employee (or proof of application)
• A current Driver’s Licence (Car).

The casual hourly rate for this position is $37.25 under the GOTAFE Enterprise PACCT Agreement 2021.

How to Apply

To download the position description, apply for the role, or find more information, please visit our Careers Centre at www.gotafe.vic.edu.au/about-us/working-with-us

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Clarissa De Palma at ***********@gotafe.vic.edu.au  

Applications close: 31st May 2024

What sets us apart as an employer?

A positive, supportive culture is the key to our ensuring our staff have everything they need to carry out their roles. Flexible work arrangements and a robust learning and development program are some of the benefits our employees enjoy.

GOTAFE provides a sense of community and fosters a safe, supportive space for students and staff alike to grow, support each other and be challenged.

An inclusive employer

GOTAFE embraces diversity, inclusion and equity in building a workplace that reflects our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. There are staff peer networks to support you in your time at GOTAFE.