Vocational Trainer And Assessor

Nunkuwarrin Yunti, the foremost Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in Adelaide aims to promote and deliver improvement in the health and wellbeing of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families in the greater metropolitan areas of Adelaide and regional areas to advance their social, cultural and economic status. The Organisation places a strong focus on a client centered approach to the delivery of services and a collaborative working culture to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.

Nunkuwarrin Yunti is a Child Safe Organisation.

The primary function of the Vocational Trainer and Assessor includes but not limited to:

• Participation in the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) quality assurance processes to ensure Nunkuwarrin Yunti:
• provides quality training and assessment across all of its operations
• adheres to principles of access and equity to maximises outcomes for clients
• has management systems which are responsive to all stake holders
• Development of nationally recognised VET sector Training and Assessment resources or accredited workshop materials from the Community Services and Health training package.
• Participation in program and work practice review to ensure the efficient, effective delivery of the Unit services.
• Participation in other functions consistent with the strategic objectives of the Training Unit.
• Preparation of monthly reports, briefs and other correspondence as required to the Training Manager.

ESSENTIAL – includes qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge

• Minimum qualification Certificate 4 in Primary Health care or other equivalent vocational qualification
• Demonstrated understanding of the contemporary issues facing Aboriginal people and the impacts these issues have on Indigenous Australian societies and cultures
• Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal people
• Experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or primary health care setting or equivalent
• Knowledge of best practice approaches to sexual health care, including screening, treatment and follow up care of clients
• Knowledge of management of blood born viruses
• Experience in developing and or contributing to the planning, development and distribution of health promotion resources and or training for client
• Proven well-developed written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise and network effectively with a range of key stakeholders including health professionals and administrative staff
• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and experience in continuous quality improvement processes
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated experience in managing a diverse range of tasks and competing priorities, working with minimal supervision and ability as a member of a team

DESIRABLE

• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA) or willingness to work towards registration.
• Certificate IV in Training and Education or equivalent.
• Significant experience in the use of Communicare or other electronic client health information management system
• Experience in data collection including audits and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Experience in leading and facilitating community education and health promotion strategies