Vocational Placement Administrator (NCS)

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference TQ2024-194
Closing date 15-Mar-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent ~ Full-time
Contact person Emma Sheppard, Operations Manager VP
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About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. TAFE Queensland been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2023 Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies.
By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.
Your Opportunity
The Vocational Placement Administrator ensures the effective and efficient operation of the Faculty’s Vocational Placement program to meet industry and student needs. The role is responsible for substantial liaison with industry to organise and follow-up placements and assessments, coordinates tutor visits to placements and prepares correspondence to various providers, relating to placements and assessments.
The Vocational Placement Administrator reports to the Team Manager.
We are currently seeking to fill 1x permanent full-time (1FTE) and 1x permanent part-time (0.5FTE) vacancies.
These positions are located at the South Brisbane campus.
Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Safety First, Working Together, Focussing on our Customer, Taking Responsibility and Showing Initiative.

• Live a safety culture, lead by example and support the Health Safety and Environment Management System to create a TAFE Queensland Brisbane-wide safety culture.

• Identify appropriate organisations, providers and their contacts available to host TAFE Queensland, Brisbane Region students with Vocational Placements.

• Liaise with students, teaching staff, workplace training officers and industry to provide Vocational Placements for students in accordance with Training Package requirements.

• Perform all administrative duties associated with the placement of students in Industry.

• Plan and implement policies and procedures and assist in the development of systems and procedures.

• Organise assessment roster and provide students, staff and industry with details of assessments visits.

• Organise Industry Vocational Placements and orientations.

• Identify teacher hours required for assessments each semester.

• Develop and retrieve statistical and financial information on Vocational Placement program for access and analysis by various organisational staff.

• Assist in the preparation of reports to indicate the quality, appropriateness and success of educational outcomes on behalf of the team.

• Contribute to the achievement of TAFE Queensland’s quality policies by encouraging an environment where high quality work is achieved and is supported by the adherence/development of quality system documentation.

How you will be assessed
Within the context of the role description above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:
1. Displays flexibility and responsiveness and has the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment.
2. Ability to assist with the Vocational Placement functions including the provision of proactive administration and support services.
3. Ability to develop productive stakeholder relationships and work as part of a team to foster a positive and cohesive work environment.
4. Communication, influencing and listening skills and the ability to coordinate Vocational Placement activities.
5. Commitment to the values of the organisation through the provision of outstanding client service
Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements

• No mandatory requirements

Highly Desirable Requirements

• A qualification relevant to the industry (i.e. hospitality, hairdressing, etc.) with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience would be highly regarded.

• Possession of a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment or equivalent as described in the current Standards for NVR Registered Training Organisations.

Note: Proof of qualifications to be provided prior to or at interview.
How to apply
If you’re interested in this role, click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

• A detailed resume;
• A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and
• The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)

Closing date: 4PM, Monday 11 March 2024
Job Reference Number: TQ2024-194
For further information, please contact:
Emma Sheppard, Operations Manager (Vocational Placement) - Faculty of Nursing and Community Services
Emma.sheppard@tafeqld.edu.au
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