Teacher - Health Administration

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Teacher - Health Administration. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Flexible Work/Life Balance
• Fixed Term Contract until June 2019
• Stunning Far North Queensland location

Temporary part-time (0.7 FTE) until June 2019 unless otherwise determined

Vacancy Reference No:  TQN 051-18

Application Closing Date:  15 July 2018

Your Opportunity

Are you passionate about teaching? Do you desire work/life balance? Do you have the drive and dedication to help develop the next generation of healthcare administrators? If so, come and join the team that makes GREAT HAPPEN at TAFE Queensland.

• Key member of TAFE Queensland North's teaching and delivery team
• Contribute to developing and delivering quality learning services to a wide range of clients
• Part time contract within our Healthcare Team located at our Cairns campus
• Programs to deliver include Certificate III and IV in Health Administration and Diploma of Practice Management
• Position will report to the Community and Health Business Manager Cairns, TAFE Queensland – North Region

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the teaching and learning process for classroom, distance, web, industry and workplace based clients.
• Develop effective working relationships with students, client groups and Institute staff by participating in team meetings, industry reference groups, student events and Institute forums.
• Use flexible, blended and distributed learning techniques, options and products to meet the changing needs of various client groups.
• Contribute to the review, development and implementation of training packages/syllabus, course content and teaching and learning resources.
• Coordinate and participate in validation/moderation activities including student evaluations, assessment instruments and internal systems to meet audit, legislative and industry requirements.
• Identify and develop innovative delivery and assessment solutions for the vocational education and training requirements of client groups and the wider community.
• Participate in the coordination of teaching programs, marketing strategies, management of teaching resources and associated records.
• Maintain an understanding of the commercial aspects of TAFE including financial and business performance and any impact from external factors.
• Actively engage with industry, business and the community.

How you will be Assessed

The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

• Demonstrated capacity for best practice in the management of teaching and learning activities (including delivery, assessment and evaluation).
• Knowledge of the education and training sector and the ability to positively respond to new directions and demands of the training market.
• Work effectively as a team member, with demonstrated capacity for leadership and self-management and an ability to accept, promote and manage change.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional and self-development with a focus on qualifications/skills update and contemporary industry practices including safe, equitable and anti-discriminatory work practices.
• Utilises well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to deliver flexible, responsive and quality client service.

Mandatory Requirements

• Possession of relevant vocational qualification/s at the level equivalent to or higher than the level to be delivered, in one or all of the following areas: 
• Certificate III Health Administration (HLT37315), Certificate IV Health Administration (HLT47315), Diploma of Practice Management (HLT57715); and
• Current Certificate IV or Diploma in Training and Assessment; or, possession of the Enterprise Trainer and Assessor Skill Set with a willingness and ability to attain the full Certificate IV in Training and Assessment within probationary period; or
• Higher education qualification in adult education (Bachelor, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma) which includes a practicum component; plus TAELLN411 Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills, or demonstrated equivalence (of this unit); and
• Demonstrated current industry skills directly relevant to the training/assessment being undertaken.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card).  Confirmation of employment is conditional upon the preferred applicant being issued with a Blue Card.  For further information, please access the Public Safety Business Agency’s Blue Card Services: http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/

Note:  Proof of qualifications is required to be provided at interview.

Salary      

TCHT Steps 1-7, TAFE Queensland Award - State 2016 (Modern Award). Part-time (0.7 FTE).

$49,091 - $63,070 (pro-rata) gross per annum, plus superannuation contributions of up to 12.75% of annual salary.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted via 'Apply for this Job' on www.seek.com.au by Sunday, 15 July 2018 and include the following:

• A brief resume including contact details for two referees, (one of whom should be your current supervisor); and
• A maximum two-page written response that is aligned to the "How you will be assessed" section (as above).   

When applying quote Job Ad Reference Number for this position as: TQN 051-18.

Additional Information

• To progress beyond Step 4 of the pay scale, you will require an approved teaching qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Departmental employees are required to acknowledge they understand their obligations under the Queensland Government Code of Conduct and the department’s Standard of Practice and agree to align their professional conduct to these obligations.
• The Child Protection Reform Amendment Act 2014 requires the preferred applicant to be subject to a working with children check as part of the employment screening process. It is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a blue card application form.  Further details regarding the blue card system is available at: www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/
• The duration of this position will be dependent on work demands and the availability of ongoing funding.
• Travel and overnight absences from base may be required of this position.
• It would be highly desirable for the incumbent to possess a current driver’s licence.
• A criminal history check will be initiated on the successful applicant.
• A non-smoking policy applies in Queensland government buildings, offices and motor vehicles.
• If the successful applicant has been engaged as a lobbyist, a statement of their employment is required.
• You may be required to complete a period of probation.