Vocational Trainer - Cleveland Education and Training Centre

Cleveland Education and Training Centre is accepting applications for two motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic Vocational Trainer. One for Construction / Cabinet Making and the other Engineering to join their team.

As a Vocational Trainer, you will deliver hands-on instruction to students as part of a vocational education Certificate in Construction / Carpentry or the Engineering course and support students to develop broader employability skills which will assist their transition to further training or employment.

About the School

Cleveland Education and Training Centre (CETC) is a Department of Education school operating within the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre in Townsville. The Centre's catchment comprises the area graphically north from Rockhampton, west to the border and includes island communities off the Queensland coastline. Young people incarcerated by the court system are from ten to eighteen years.

CETC is a service provider within the Detention Centre therefore all staff are required to comply with a range of safety and security protocols. From 2022 CETC has delivered education programs within the Detention Centre for 48 weeks of the year. All staff will operate on a roster where leave allocation may fall outside the mainstream school holiday periods. All new staff employed will need to be willing and able to take their allocated leave outside the school holiday periods to accommodate rosters.

About the Role

Reporting to the RTO manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of high quality and compliant training that results in successful outcomes for students. You will support students using a personalised learning approach, maintain records of student progress and contribute to the continuous improvement and strategic direction of the school.

The ideal candidate for this role will have demonstrated skills and experience in delivering building and construction / carpentry or engineering 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. You will plan and implement a program of instruction related to building students

Specific responsibilities of the role will include:

• Deliver a range of activities for a balanced program of instruction that will provide students with opportunities to learn and engage in activities focusing on training, employment and personal development.
• Maintain individual training plans to meet the individual student's learning ability, ensuring compliance with VET Quality Framework.
• Build relationships and network with employers, stakeholders, training providers and community links.

Experience in delivering vocational training or developing apprentices will be highly valued as will a demonstrated capacity to build relationships and networks with employers and other stakeholders to support young people to gain entry into the building and construction field.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Current Working with children Check Clearance (Blue Card)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116/40122) (The successful candidate may be supported to complete or upgrade to this qualification if required)
• Qualification or trade certificate in a relevant area
• Completed units of competency
• CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WWHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• Demonstrated relevant Industry experience and currency

Desirable Criteria:

• An understanding of the Australian Governments Core Skills for Work Developmental Framework
• Experience with competency based training in foundation skills and pre-employment training

Interested? 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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.