Trainer and Assessor (Sessional) - Vocational Education

About the role

The Centre for Continuing Education Inc., a community-owned not-for-profit adult and community college in the Hume region of Victoria, is recruiting sessional trainers and assessors for its vocational education and training (VET) foundation courses. The role sits in the Education and Support department, reports to the Manager of Education and Support and is paid under the Educational Services (Post-Secondary) Award 2020 plus 2.5%. The Centre operates campuses in Wangaratta and Seymour.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver sessions for specified units from qualifications, contextualised for the learner group
• Complete compliance documentation and manage it for each course delivered
• Assess units of competency according to candidate and assessor instructions, applying reasonable adjustments where required
• Maintain a learner-centred, inclusive environment using andragogical principles and strengths-based strategies
• Set goals and learning plans with each learner, track progress and refer students to the Engagement Support and Employment Department when needed
• Implement language, literacy and numeracy strategies in the classroom
• Report attendance and absences, supply trainer documentation before the program starts, and attend induction, planning reviews and professional development activities
• Follow the Centre's Quality Management System, child-safe policy, OH&S and equal employment obligations

Required profile

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40116) or higher-level qualification in Adult or Secondary Education
• Victorian Working with Children Check, satisfactory National Police Record and current Australian driver's licence
• Demonstrated experience delivering vocational programs and assessing learners, including working unsupervised and off-site
• Experience engaging learners who may be disengaged
• Strong communication, teamwork, time management and computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel and databases)

What we offer

• Salary packaging and novated leasing available as a registered charity
• Flexible working arrangements and an Employee Assistance Program
• Individual Performance Plans and Individual Learning and Development Plans

To apply, candidates submit a resume and cover letter addressing the four selection criteria listed in the application instructions.