AddressJob details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Community Engagement and Education Classification HW8 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City Job ad reference QLD/CEQ543655 Closing date 04-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration 4 March 2025 Contact person Liz Brooks Contact details 0417 620 192
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Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent in this role to be an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
The role
The Senior Educator (Identified) will lead in the planning, scheduling and delivery of training programs, resource development and student assessment for the U-me Koola Program (the Program) for Queensland Health.
This role requires the demonstrated ability to combine your lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being, doing and seeing to provide culturally safe and responsive services and to advocate for the Program and the learner.
The successful person
You will be evaluated on your ability to explain or articulate an understanding of the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. The ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
High-level knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural determinants of health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, including demonstrated cultural knowledge and respect, of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures and community customs and protocols.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the development and delivery of accredited training packages as required by Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) requirements, including an understanding of accredited and non-accredited training programs.
Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to consult, negotiate and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders that is culturally appropriate.
An understanding of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 (legislation.gov.au) and commitment to the Standards 1.13-1.16 for trainers and assessors.
The mandatory qualifications required for this role are:
Current registration with Aphra as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner; and
Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care; and
TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE), or TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; or diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education.
Any successful applicant who does not hold the required qualification(s) will be appointed for a fixed term, subject to entering into and participating in a learning agreement in order to obtain the required qualification(s) with financial and travel support.
About us
Queensland Health has partnered with the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) as the Registered Training Organisation (RTO 5285) to deliver the vocational qualifications associated with the Program. Participants are supported with full time employment, tailored education plans to suit individual learning needs, suitable rostering to support engagement with program education and wrap around, culturally safe support to continue through the Program's various academic milestones.
Benefits
- A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
- Work-based travel across the state
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume along with a cover letter (maximum 1-2 pages; dot points acceptable) sharing more about yourself, your cultural connections, your cultural knowledge and experience, as well as how your skills and experience relate to this role.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- CEQ543655 Senior Educator U-me Koola Program RD (Identified) HW8 - RD (PDF, 1.66MB)
Role Description
QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Application Kit
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