Vocational Specialist - Language, Literacy & Numeracy
Job No:
18704
Location:
Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast
About the Organisation
STEPS is a vibrant Employment, Training and Community Services organisation established to enhance our community by empowering people to maximise their potential.
STEPS Training delivers quality training with an interactive, innovative and informative approach. The organisation is:
- A Registered Training Organisation since 1993
- Based nationally
- Government funded, and fee-for-service accredited and non-accredited training
- Delivering training in Literacy & Numeracy, Community Services, Hospitality and Business.
STEPS Training adopts the belief that participants do not always want a "Death-by-PowerPoint" style experience. We aim to differentiate ourselves from similar providers through the facilitation of a dynamic and practical learning environment. This commitment enhances the opportunity for participants to develop and apply new skills and knowledge that is tailored, value adding and transferable into the everyday environment to improve upon community, organisational and industry goals.
As an employer STEPS will provide staff with a secure environment that is stimulating and challenging embracing open communication and professional development.
About the Opportunity
If you are a skilled and motivated LLN Specialist who thrives in challenging and new environments, STEPS has an exciting opportunity for you to contribute to the success of the National Training Services Team.
The main aim of this vital and varied role is to provide vocational expertise to trainers and training delivery staff including program quality, resource development, moderation and validation, and the development and facilitation of mentoring and professional development activities.
Some of your more specific duties will include:
- Developing training resources and materials in line with ATQF standards;
- Moderating and validating training assessment tools and supporting trainers in the development of quality training methods;
- Providing professional development activities and support to trainers and staff involved in training delivery or the management of training delivery; and
- Proactively work towards solutions, developing alternative courses of action and maintaining commitment to achieve program quality and outcomes.
The successful applicant will require minimum qualifications in Diploma of Teaching or Bachelors Degree plus Teacher’s Certificate or Bachelor of Education or Bachelors Degree plus Diploma of Education; or Bachelors Degree plus Diploma in Educational Studies (TESOL). Postgraduate qualifications in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or Adult Literacy is highly desirable.
In addition, you will have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience within the field and a working knowledge of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and requirements of a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively and flexibly across business units and with a variety of stakeholders including government agencies will also be highly regarded.
This role will suit a flexible, hard-working individual with a passion for and focus on continuous improvement. You will possess outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills in order to support effective communication with internal and external staff/clients as well as excellent time management, organisation and prioritisation skills.
Additional requirements of this position include a current class 'C' driver's license and a ‘Working with Children’ card or police check.
This is an extremely rewarding and satisfying role that will allow you to develop your skills, provide you with professional development opportunities and expand your career opportunities. You will join a friendly team and a dynamic organisational culture!
You will be encouraged to maintain a healthy work/life balance, and provided with 5 weeks annual leave per annum.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a generous salary package $51,915.77 - $56,543.15 with access to salary sacrificing arrangements, plus 9% super.
This role is based in the Maroochydore office with lots of variety incorporating regular local and interstate travel.
If you are a self-motivated individual with business acumen who thrives on new challenges, don't miss this chance to contribute to the success of this growing organisation - APPLY NOW!