Workplace Literacy Coordinator - Burnie

Short Description

Work & Training are seeking applications the following part-time position:

·        Workplace Literacy Coordinator - Burnie - 0.4FTE position

This position is 2 days per week for 11 months (with an extension dependent on funding availability). The pay rate for the position is $77,000 per annum pro rata (plus super).

The position is funded through the 26TEN Employer Grants and as such, Work & Training are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced educator that meets the requirements of an ‘Adult Literacy Trainer’ to deliver this project.

About the Project

Work & Training operates across Tasmania and has around 50 staff based in offices located in Launceston, Devonport and Hobart. We are committed to increasing the skills and employment opportunities of all Tasmanians, including working with indigenous and culturally diverse people, long-term unemployed, and people with a disability.

The role will involve working closely with Managers and Coordinators at City Mission in Burnie. The role will support the literacy needs of staff and volunteers working within a number of social enterprises.

Many of the staff and volunteers will be working in a retail environment and benefit from specific skills for their individual job roles, such as retail specific reading, writing, numeracy, digital skills, and oral communication. 

The successful candidate will be involved in analysing literacy skills within job roles, identifying skills gaps, developing individual training plans, developing learning and assessment resources, and delivering training according to individual needs.

We are seeking an experienced workplace trainer or educator that has excellent communication and consultative skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Key Selection Criteria

·        Knowledge and/or experience of working in a social enterprise and/or retail environment

·        Excellent planning and organisational/time management skills with the ability to prioritise important tasks

·        Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative

·        High level of communication skills both oral and written

·        Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills

Essential Requirements

·        Adult Literacy Skills Trainer (26TEN) requirements:

o   A teaching or education qualification (TAE Certificate IV or higher, TESOL, or Bachelor Degree)

o   A minimum 2 years’ experience teaching Language, Literacy and/or Numeracy to adults

o   An understanding of the issues surrounding adult literacy

o   A knowledge of and an ability to apply the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), or the ability to quickly gain this knowledge

·        Drivers Licence and the ability to travel to different worksites

·        It is a requirement of the position to undertake an Australian Federal Police (AFP) National Police Check prior to appointment.

·        Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration

·        Must be eligible to work in Australia

Applicants are invited to provide a written response to the selection criteria and essential requirements, attach a copy of their CV and submit these online, or email directly to Harry Atkinson.

The contact person for this role is Harry Atkinson (Foundation Skills Manager) at Work & Training.

**************@workandtraining.com.au

Applications close - Tuesday 20th February 2024