Technical Officer - Trades (Plumbing)

• Full-time, Ongoing
• $72,454.00 - $77,946.00 p.a. , plus superannuation
• Dandenong

ABOUT US
Chisholm is Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training provider, with campuses located across Melbourne and the south east.
Each year, we welcome some 41,000 students from over 43 culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. More than 1,400 passionate and dedicated Chisholm employees work together to deliver quality training and education in Melbourne’s south east manufacturing heartland and key residential growth corridor.
A Victorian Government-owned TAFE, we aim to lead the way in education and training to inspire success and transform lives.
Our purpose is to excel in education and training and be respected and valued for enhancing the social and economic futures of individuals, industry and communities.
Our drive for commercial success is underpinned by our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity and Respect.
In the past 20 years, we have grown significantly to become a multi-sector institute, delivering a broad range of education and training programs and services in higher education, vocational education and training (VET) and school sectors across ten campuses in Victoria, online, in the workplace and overseas with partner educational and government organisations.
We offer more than 400 courses, from Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)/Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM)/Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS), through to nationally accredited qualifications such as certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, degrees, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and short courses.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be accountable for providing technical support, advice, and recommendations to ensure the effective operations of Plumbing programs, including Certificate II, III, IV and the VBA Registrations examinations, Fee for Service and Short Courses across all delivery campuses.
Your key accountabilities will be to:

• Support the diverse demands for preparatory procedures and practices for government funded and fee for service courses.
• Ensure the appropriate allocation of Plumbing materials and resources are provided to support delivery of programs within the specific industry areas.
• Provide general assistance in the maintenance and setting up for classroom activities including gallery spaces, for all Plumbing programs.
• Provide technical support in the promotion of regular Plumbing activities, events and exhibitions, internal and external to the institute.
• Ensuring correct Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) practices and procedures are maintained in accordance with legislation.
• Liaise with the OH&S representative for the Plumbing area and respond to the procedures set out within Institute and government guidelines.
• Maintain a respectful, and safe environment free from violence & aggression, bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination.

ABOUT YOU
You will have relevant Vocational Qualification within the Plumbing trade with substantial experience and knowledge gained from the Plumbing industry.
Crucial to your success will be the ability to carry out hands on technical activities, coupled with demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools (such as power tools) and demonstrated computer skills across systems including Microsoft suite, and finance systems for ordering and procurement.
You are a highly motivated Technical Officer with experience in working within the Vocational Education and Training sector.
BELONGING AND INCLUSION
Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our People, Culture & Safety Team at Pcsops@chisholm.edu.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you have specific support requirements please contact our People, Culture & Safety Team at Pcsops@chisholm.edu.au
Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for this position close 5pm, 08 February 2024.
Applications should include:

• a covering letter
• curriculum vitae
• contact details of three (3) referees

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including but not limited to:

• Current drivers’ licence
• Valid Employee Working With Children Check
• National Police Check
• International Police Check (if applicable)
• verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, eg citizenship, passport or birth certificate
• certified copies of qualifications and transcripts

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information please contact Stephen Hammond, Manager Plumbing & Safety Services on stephen.hammond@chisholm.edu.au.
Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.