Access Technology Trainer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Access Technology Trainer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Permanent Full Time Position Available 
• Geelong or Ballarat Location 
• Regional Travel Required
• Flexible Working Arrangements 
• Generous Salary Packaging Benefits 

Vision Australia is a leading national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia. We work in partnership with Australians who are blind or have low vision to help them achieve the possibilities they choose in life.

We support more than 27,500 people of all ages and life stages, and circumstances. We do this through 28 Vision Australia centres in Victoria, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia; 30 clinics; and through outreach programs in the Northern Territory and Tasmania.

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Access Technology Trainer to join our team in Geelong or Ballarat. 

Responsibilities 

As an Access Technology Trainer at Vision Australia you will: 

• Plan, develop, and deliver Access Technology training to clients either individually or in small groups, in various environments including workplaces, homes and Vision Australia centres.
• Deliver training in various modes including face to face, over the phone, via video conference or other remote technologies;
• Conduct Access Technology training needs assessments in order to make appropriate training recommendations and design individualised training programs.
• Act as a primary service provider (PSP) for clients who’s predominant service need is around Access Technology.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment together with extensive experience in the provision of technology training, preferably for people that are blind or have low vision;
• A working knowledge of a range of access technologies including screen access technology, print access technology including magnification equipment and Braille equipment;
• A working knowledge of a range of computer applications and platforms including Windows, Mac, IOS, Android, web browsers, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to plan and deliver person centred training programs for individuals and small groups in a variety of settings including classrooms, workplaces, and in the home;

Working as part of Vision Australia you will enjoy a values based organisation with benefits including:

• Friendly values based working environments
• Generous salary packaging options
• Exciting career paths
• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements

We’re always on the lookout for energetic, motivated people who share our values to be Person Centred, Accountable, Collaborative, Commercially Focused and Agile.

Do you want to become a part of a team that supports a future where our clients have the opportunity like never before to live the life they choose? Please select the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process.

Applications should consist of a full resume and a cover letter. Candidates should address the essential job competencies as outlined the position description and should also consider and be able to demonstrate Vision Australia’s organisational values which are central to the organisation’s culture. Applications should be uploaded as a word file. Please note pdf documents are not accepted for accessibility reasons.

As part of Vision Australia’s commitment to being an inclusive employer and embedding a culture where staff, volunteers and clients can be themselves and feel safe, and to protecting the best interests and safety of children and vulnerable people, successful applicants will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children.

For more information about working at Vision Australia go to www.visionaustralia.org/careers 

We encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision.

Enquiries: Yvette Gollmer
Ph: 0353374511
Applications Close: 23/07/2018

To view the position description or submit your application please click the 'Apply Now' button below.