Vocational Trainer And Assessor

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS890529

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024 

The successful applicant ideally will have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to promoting and fostering student engagement and academic achievement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated. Real world experience in hospitality service is highly regarded. We are willing to provide additional qualifications training for the right applicant.

About the position

The prime focus for this position is for the successful applicant to provide training for our students linked to the Trade Training Centre program – that is converted to NSHS Hospitality Hilltop Café one day per week. The applicant will essentially assist students to complete Certificate II in Hospitality.

The successful applicant should be organised, solutions focused with a broad range of skills and strategies to meet a range of students’ learning needs, interests, and abilities. The successful applicant should also be competent in the use of technology and have sound communication and effective interpersonal skills.

The Vocational Trainer and Assessor will ideally have experience in the delivery of Workplace Skills related training programs and possess the ability to establish networks with industry and businesses to support meaningful and relevant learning opportunities for students.

This Trade Trading Centre facility is based on industry standards and has state of the art kitchen facilities. The venue is  located on school grounds and within a beautiful bush environment. The program is supported by staff and community. The successful applicant for this role will be incredibly organized, efficient and display good time management skills. They should also display experience in hospitality and allow for the smooth operation of food services.

This position is ideally suited to an applicant who is willing to relocate to a vibrant country town and become a part of a wonderful community.

About the school

Narrogin SHS has just finished their second year of the Fogarty EDvance school improvement program as such; we are on an improvement agenda focused on improving student outcomes through consistent approaches to pedagogy and positive behaviour strategies. We require staff who value and can build strong positive relationships with students and the community, so we are looking for applicants who can work effectively with all our stakeholders to achieve the best educational outcomes for students. Our school has a very welcoming and supportive staff who work together to improve the learning outcomes of all students. A strong professional learning and coaching program supports new staff to grow their skills and many opportunities to attend professional learning are provided.

The nostalgic two storey structure of the school has pride of place in the town and has been built on the highest point in the district with sweeping views of the town and the hinterlands. An extensive building program has resulted in the new Hospitality Trade Training Facility, a new Administration building, and new state of the art Music and Performing Arts centres. Narrogin SHS also draws students from all directions including: Boddington, Wickepin, Pingelly and Wagin.

Narrogin SHS is a genuine comprehensive educational institution. It has a strong academic focus reflecting the aspirations and desires of its contributory community; an outstanding sporting record, as evidenced by on-going success at Country Week and other sporting carnivals; and a long-standing commitment to a robust Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) program.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

• Relevant current industry skills, knowledge, experience and competency in the industry vocation or professional field.
• Comprehensive understanding and sound knowledge of the vocational education and training quality framework, including training packages, Australian qualifications framework, the standards for rtos, recognition of prior learning and competency-based training and assessment.
• Ability to design and prepare training programs and assessment materials to a high standard.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills with the appropriate interpersonal skills for working with young people.
• Initiative and organisational skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.

Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information

You are encouraged to contact Sandii Stankovic, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Narrogin, by telephoning (08) 9881 93***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

• A two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV of up three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to:

hold one of the following or be willing to train in any of the following within six months of appointment:

• TAE 40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent;
• SIT 20322 Certificate II in Hospitality
• SIT 20421 Certificate II in Cookery
• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 13 May 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.