Trade Trainer

Trade Trainer

• Part-time 0.8FTE
• Fixed-term
• ESO 4

About Cardijn

Cardijn College is an R-12 co-educational Catholic school in the Marist tradition, deeply inspired by the dual charisms of College patrons Cardinal Joseph Cardijn and St. Marcellin Champagnat. Educating and inspiring students in the Southern Vales region of Adelaide since 1984, Cardijn has grown to be a College across three sites, each with distinct offerings. With a current enrolment of 2050 students and over 300 staff, Cardijn College is a Catholic institution which strives to be a beacon of faith in the community and to holistically educate students to have a positive influence on the world around them.

Cardijn College Marian at Noarlunga Downs offers Years 7-12 and is renowned for its extensive curriculum and a vibrant extra-curricular program so as to provide learning pathways for its diversity of students. Cardijn College Marcellin at Christie Downs provides a wide variety of vocational education and training opportunities for students in Years 10–12 and beyond, with relationships that extend well into their careers across a range of industry partnerships. Cardijn College Galilee at Aldinga offers Reception to Year 9 in a context where every student experiences a unique sense of belonging in a caring and ecologically aware environment.

MTC Training is the in-house registered training organisation (RTO) of Marcellin Campus of Cardijn College. MTC Training provides vocational education and training (VET) to students enrolled at Marcellin Campus and other Catholic secondary schools.

Marcellin Campus is a Catholic senior secondary campus of Cardijn College specialising in catering for students from Year 10 to 12 who chose to complete their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) alongside a trade/vocational pathway. Occasionally, staff may be required to attend professional development sessions conducted at the College or elsewhere, within or outside the employee’s normal working hours.

Position Summary          

The Trainer participates in the delivery, validation and moderation of training and ensures that assessment, resources, tools and materials meet the identified competency requirements of the target group as well as the standard required by the registered training organisation, MTC Training while meeting the compliance requirements of the VET Quality Framework, Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), Training and Skills Commission (TaSC) and other regulatory authorities as may be required.

Occasionally, staff may be required to attend professional development sessions conducted at the College or elsewhere, within or outside the employee’s normal working hours.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Active support for the Catholic ethos and the College Mission and Values.
• A current Certificate III (or higher) in the trade area of expertise.
• A current Certificate IV in TAE40110 Training & Assessment (this is considered advantageous but will be provided as on the job training).
• Current industry skills and experience directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided.
• Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment
• The ability to deliver accredited and non-accredited training in classroom and workshop environments.
• Current knowledge of Work Health & Safety procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to be resourceful, flexible and self-motivated to work independently.
• The capacity to successfully consult with industry bodies.
• An ability to manage diverse workloads and time frames and be able to prioritise tasks.
• Intermediate level IT skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Internet.
• Evidenced ability to be able to learn new concepts quickly.
• The ability to work in a professional manner when dealing with students and stakeholders and in the delivery of instructions.
• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in relation to staff, students and families at the College.
   

Specific Requirements

• Working With Children Check and Catholic Police Clearance to work in Catholic Education SA.
• Current valid Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care certificate.
• Approved Mandatory Notification training.
• First Aid Certificate - education setting.
   

Employment Conditions and Benefits:

Cardijn College provides a supportive, inclusive and stimulating work environment, with access to outstanding facilities and resources to enable academic excellence. The employment terms and conditions are governed by the South Australian Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. 

Applications:

Applications submitted via SEEK will NOT be considered.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please include the following in your written application and address to the Principal, Mr Steve Byrne.

• 2-3 page document describing your suitability and experience for the role.
• Curriculum Vitae, including the names and contact details of three referees:- one of which must be your current employer (2-3 pages).
• CESA Declaration Form
   
• All documents are to be submitted as pdf files.

Please submit your application online by 9:00 am, Tuesday 12 March 2024. 

The Position Information Description can be viewed on the Cardijn College Employment webpage - https://www.cardijn.catholic.edu.au/community/employment