Vocational Trainer And Assessor - Automotive

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS891030 

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

The Western Australian College of Agriculture – Denmark (the College) is seeking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic Vocational Trainer and Assessor.  This role will encompass aspects of Training and Assessment within the Automotive Program

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and well prepared, with the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in a team environment.

Holding a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and experience in the delivery of the relevant Certificate courses in Automotive is highly regarded. Industry currency, formal qualifications in industry related skills will be rated highly.

The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to work as part of a skilled team who deliver Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificates to students in Years 10, 11 and 12 within a residential boarding environment.

About the school

WA College of Agriculture - Denmark is a 560-hectare working farm and educational facility for Year 10, 11 and 12 students offering a wide variety of studies and industry training with a Trade and Agricultural focus.

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 Mark Boynton, Program Coordinator for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Denmark by telephoning (08) 9848 02***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 three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV of up to 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:
  • TAE 40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; or
  • TAE 40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: and
    • TAELLN411 or TAELLN401A; and:
    • TAEASS502 or TAEASS502A or TAEASS502B;
  • a relevant higher qualification
• hold a relevant Certificate lll trade qualification or relevant higher qualification
• obtain a current department of Education Criminal Record Clearance 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 any training specific to this role required by department policy
• complete the department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.

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

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 29 April 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

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