AddressCompany description:
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/
Job description:
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
- 1 x Ongoing Full Time opportunity
- Our team is located in Tamworth with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available
- Salary ranges from $93,295 to $102,941 plus employers' contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
About the role
Support the delivery of vocational education and training and employment programs and services to the community, apprentices, trainees, and their employers. It forms part of a team of staff providing regulatory, quality assurance, program administration and advisory functions to support the participation and completion of people in vocational education and training and related programs across the region.
Engage with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, to inform of opportunities provided by TSNSW, including Aboriginal Programs and local training and employment opportunities.
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About you
Do you thrive in an autonomous field-based role and have a strong interest in guiding and mentoring young Aboriginal people towards their professional and academic goals? Are you connected to Mob in the region? Then we want to hear from you!
The ideal candidate will:
- Be capable of working with little supervision in a high-volume environment.
- Be able to prioritise your work in order to accomplish goals.
- Demonstrate clear communication and be able to maintain professional relationships with stakeholders.
- Have a current understanding about vocational education and training in a setting that is continuously changing.
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
- A Working with Children Check is an essential requirement for this role. The role has been identified as requiring a check in keeping with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
- Current drivers licence and a willingness to travel
- This position is targeted to the employment of an Aboriginal person and is authorised by the Department's EEO Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. When applying for an Aboriginal identified position, applicants must provide confirmation of Aboriginality and a certified statutory declaration upon interview as defined in the Confirmation of Aboriginality Guidelines
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of public education.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements, including - hybrid/work from home arrangements.
- 35 hour working week
- Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
- Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and answer the 2 pre-screening questions:
- The Training Advisor directly engages Stakeholders including Employers, Apprentices/Trainees and Registered Training Organisation. This requires effective communication and commitment to customer service. Please provide an example of when you engaged a Stakeholder and how you supported them to overcome a challenge. (300 words max)
- Describe a recent work situation that required you to perform several tasks, or work on several projects at the same time. What did you do? (300 words max)
Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.
Closing date 12 June 2024 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Naomi Spark, Training Services Manager, on 0418 868 *** or via email on ***********@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Krystal Bourke via email on ***************@det.nsw.edu.au.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (*****@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
Profile description:
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
We offer:
· Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
