Teachers - Electricians / Electrical Fitters

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• Full-time (1.0), Fixed term contract upto 2 years
• Salary up to $93,073
• Location: Dandenong/Frankston

ABOUT US

Chisholm is Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training provider, with campuses located across Melbourne and the south east.

Each year, we welcome some 30,000 students from over 43 culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. More than 1,200 passionate and dedicated Chisholm employees work together to deliver quality training and education in Melbourne’s south east manufacturing heartland and key residential growth corridor.

A Victorian Government-owned TAFE, we aim to lead the way in education and training to inspire success and transform lives.

Our purpose is to excel in education and training and be respected and valued for enhancing the social and economic futures of individuals, industry and communities. 

Our drive for commercial success is underpinned by our core values of Opportunity, Integrity, Collaboration, and Achievement.

In the past 20 years, we have grown significantly to become a multi-sector institute, delivering a broad range of education and training programs and services in higher education, vocational education and training (VET) and school sectors across ten campuses in Victoria, online, in the workplace and overseas with partner educational and government organisations.

We offer more than 400 courses, from VCE/VCAL/VETiS, through to nationally accredited qualifications such as certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, degrees, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and short courses.

 
ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be accountable for providing professional teaching and vocational expertise, across all aspects of delivery, planning and performance to ensure excellent outcomes for learners, the organisations that employ them and the communities they serve.

This position focuses on excellence in learner support, teaching delivery and learning assessment, resource development and educational administration for a number of new and long term projects.

Your key accountabilities will be to:

• Plan education practices and delivery sessions that reflect the most effective way to engage learners
• Develop and deliver planned teaching sessions in a variety of innovative and adaptive ways, using technology, including Moodle, to engage learners and  meet their needs and learning styles
• Design and develop teaching and learning resources including tailored materials in a range of formats to suit varying project requirements and learning styles.
• Ensure high quality and current resources, teaching materials and assessments are used in teaching and learning activities
• Enhance the student experience to improve engagement early on and assist learners to interact with their academic and social environment to prevent attrition and encourage success
• Improve the quality of teaching and learning through a student based approach and adaptive curriculum
• Engage with employers and industry representatives to ensure teaching materials and content meet industry and employer needs and are current
• Adapt teaching materials to meet industry needs and specific tailored programs and projects
• Ensure high quality, up to date and relevant teaching delivery, assessment and student engagement strategies to support learner success and contribute to the achievement of Chisholm shared goals

 ABOUT YOU

You will have relevant;

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) Or we can assist you to obtain the qualification
• Vocational qualifications at AQF level based on level of teaching required  
• Vocational currency as demonstrated through a range of work and related experience 
• Registration with relevant professional association/s (as required for the specific discipline)
• Possess an A Grade Electrical Workers License or a Switchgear Workers License qualification and demonstrate competency against the Australian Electrical Standards plus a minimum of 5 years trade experience.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead across all year levels of the program.

Crucial to your success will a strong understanding of contemporary approaches education, teaching and learning. A proven track record in design and delivery of up to-date and engaging programs in conjunction with the ability to motivate and guide students to optimise their learning outcomes. You will have the ability to quickly develop rapport with students and colleagues from a diverse background in a collaborative and innovative environment. As well as have a firm understanding of educational administration tools and practices.

To succeed in this role you will need to be able to adapt to changing circumstances while displaying exceptional verbal and written communication skills. You will be result orientated and committed to professional development. A strong commercial focus by driving revenue growth in the fee for service arena is also essential.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

 
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion helps us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people. If you require specific support to apply for this position, please advise the recruiting manager whose contact details are listed in the advertisement. We will work with you to identify the best way to assist you. 

 
HOW TO APPLY

Applications

Applications for this position close 9am Monday 30th July 2018

Applications should include:

• a covering letter
• curriculum vitae
• contact details of three (3) referees

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including but not limited to:

• valid Employee Working With Children Check
• National Police Check
• International Police Check (if applicable)
• verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, eg citizenship, passport or birth certificate
• certified copies of qualifications

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information please contact Sheldon Irving, General Manager, Engineering and Electrotechnology Phone: +613 9238 8486

Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.