Vocational Trainer & Assessor

Coodanup College is seeking a dedicated Vocational Trainer and Assessor who ideally has current experience designing and delivering the Certificate III in Sports, Aquatics and Recreation.
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 their Limited Teaching Registration to support Physical Education classroom practices.
Along with delivering Workplace Skills, the successful applicant will also be highly engaged in delivering a range of Engagement activities to support the College’s offsite STRIVE Campus. Experience in improving the outcomes of at-risk youth is highly desirable.
Coodanup College provides senior schooling for over 800 students in the Mandurah region. We are an Independant Public School that is proud and dynamic and we value learning, relationships and personal achievements. Staff enjoy a collaborative team based environment where knowledge sharing and a positive work ethic is encouraged.
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.
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For further job related information:
Please contact Brett Teakle, Principal by telephoning 0417 983 421 or emailing
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 four (4) 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 four (4) 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 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:

• hold one of the following:
• TAE 40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment;
• 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
• 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 Wednesday, 13 March 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.