VET Trainer and Assessor – Early Childhood Education and Care

Position: VET Trainer and Assessor – Early Childhood Education and Care 
Salary Range: $12,239 - $12,841 (depending on experience)
Pay Rate: $33.55 - $35.20 per hour
Classification: Part-time, Permanent
7.6 hours per week each Wednesday (48 weeks per year)
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Closing Date: 4pm Friday, 4th September 2020

Townsville Catholic Education (TCE) supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island.

The Townsville Catholic Education Registered Training Organisation is a component within TCE, which supports 29 schools, with 10 of these schools offering senior secondary education and Vocational Education and Training.

About the Role
VET Trainers and Assessors contribute to TCE with the provision of quality teaching by developing and facilitating exceptional learning opportunities for students.

The VET Trainer and Assessor – Early Childhood Education and Care is responsible for the provision of training and assessment of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to students in Years 11-12 from schools/colleges within the Diocese of Townsville.

This position will deliver training and assessment ensuring a focus on best practice and industry compliance. Additionally, there will be a requirement to observe students while on placement in early childhood education and care settings each week. 

The successful candidate will work closely with the VET and RTO Manager and secondary schools in the Diocese of Townsville. 

Key Accountabilities
The VET Trainer and Assessor – Early Childhood Education and Care is responsible for:

Course preparation

• Develop training and assessment strategies and resources to support best practice, industry standards and compliance.

Course delivery

• Conduct learning, teaching and training activities with students in a professional and effective manner
• Provision of flexible, engaging, inclusive and blended learning techniques, options and products to meet the diverse needs of students
• Ensure effective classroom management, including managing workplace health and safety risks and mitigate hazards
• Implement effective behaviour management practices and procedures in the classroom and in other learning environments as required
• Mark assessment ensuring the provision of timely and relevant feedback to students
• Finalise assessment and qualification outcomes within timeframes.

 Other duties

• Conduct workplace visits to observe and assess students while on industry placement to ensure compliance and safety
• Assist and support students as required with phone and/or email support
• Effectively utilise ICT and learning and teaching platforms to deliver course outcomes
• Proactively support and implement RTO VET policies and procedures
• Contribute to research and planning/programming, development, implementation and review of subjects/courses
• Actively engage and collaborate with industry, business and community to establish and maintain effective industry and commercial client contacts
• Maintain appropriate behaviours and conduct when engaging with students
• Provide assistance and contextualised support to students with individual educational needs
• Maintain a current VET staff profile
• Participate in regular professional development relating to training and assessment, vocational competency and currency.

About you

Experience

• Demonstrated current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and contribute as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills relevant to teaching. This includes presentation and facilitation skills and use of flexible learning methods.

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the early childhood education and care industry, including relevant legislation, guidelines and frameworks.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework, including Training Packages, Australian Qualifications Framework, the Standards for RTOs, and competency-based training and assessment.
• An understanding of the training and developmental needs of adolescents and young adults.

 Skills

• Ability to design and prepare training and assessment materials to a high standard
• Ability to use and incorporate information technology into learning, teaching and assessment
• Ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with the appropriate interpersonal skills for working with young people and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies
• Initiative and organisational skills and the ability to work as a member of a multi-faceted team.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card or eligibility to obtain same*
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher qualification
• 3-5 years of recent experience in Early Childhood Education and Care, preferably Long Day Care settings
• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

*The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by the Queensland Government. 

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in the delivery of VET qualifications.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range starting: $12,239 - $12,841 (depending on experience)
• Pay rate: $33.55 - $35.20 per hour
• 4 Weeks Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading (pro-rata)
• Salary packaging options 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a  co-contribution arrangement)
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Up to 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance 
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Well-being programs and initiatives

How to apply

• Complete the application form
• Attach a written cover letter addressing skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description  
• Attach your current resume including contact details (phone and email) of two professional referees 

Please see the Position Description for more information. 

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close 4pm Friday, 4th September 2020.