AddressWe are seeking applications from dynamic and innovative Vocational Trainers to deliver high-quality and compliant training that results in successful student outcomes. As a Vocational Trainer, you will deliver hands-on instruction to students as part of a vocational education certificate and support students in developing broader employability skills, which will assist their transition to further training or employment.
About the Department:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About West Moreton Education and Training Centre:
The West Moreton Education and Training Centre (WMETC) is a co-educational school that delivers educational programs for remanded and sentenced young people at the West Moreton Youth Detention Centre. WMETC students have diverse learning needs, and a significant majority have had disrupted or negative schooling experiences. We seek to address this by supporting students to close individual learning gaps and attain vocational skills leading to qualifications.
About the Role:
Reporting to the RTO manager, you will have a student-centred approach to delivering quality learning, teaching and assessment. You will support students using a personalised learning approach, maintain records of student progress and contribute to the school's continuous improvement and strategic direction.
The ideal candidate for this role will have demonstrated skills and experience in delivering qualifications to students with diverse learning needs and from a range of settings, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, speakers of English as an additional language or dialect, young people with learning difficulties and early school leavers. Specifically, we are seeking applicants with vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed (or equivalent); across a range of industry areas including within the Certificate II in Creative Industries (or similar field).
Mandatory requirement of this role:
- Qualification or trade certificate in a relevant area
- Demonstrated relevant Industry experience and currency
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or equivalent (The successful candidate may be supported to complete or upgrade to this qualification if required.)
Desirable criteria:
- An understanding of the Australian Government Core Skills for Work Developmental Framework
- Experience with competency-based training in foundation skills and pre-employment training
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
