Seeking – VET Coordinator

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Prace is seeking a VET Coordinator to join our dedicated team. Applications close – 5pm Sunday March 26th 2023

Prace provides supportive, flexible and inclusive adult education courses to meet the needs of the community, and to support people to participate in learning, community and work activities.

We are seeking a VET Coordinator to coordinate new course delivery for the

• Certificate III in School Based Education Support, and in the future
• Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways

We are a not-for-profit organisation seeking to change lives through education.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary qualification/s
• Extensive teaching and/or coordinating accredited courses, preferably in a community setting.
• Strong understanding of the Australian training sector, including funding and compliance
• Ability to use relevant computer packages such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Strong course coordination skills
  • Set priorities, manage own time, and organise own work within agreed timelines.
  • Strong planning capabilities
  • Achieve objectives within set time frames and budgets.

• Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to engage with potential students, students, partners and referral agencies
  • Experience in supervision and performance management of teaching staff
  • Ability to lead by example by acting with a high degree of professionalism.
  • Ability to work independently and in teams groups.

Preferable:

• Teaching or education support experience in Australian schools

Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role.

For more information

Refer to the attached position description

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 5pm Sunday March 26th 2023.

Send you resume and the addressed selection criteria to Libby Barker at libby@prace.vic.edu.au

Please note, applicants must address the key selection criteria in order to be considered for an interview.

Questions about the position can be directed to Libby Barker

Ph: 9462 6077

E: libby@prace.vic.edu.au

As part of Prace’s recruitment and selection process, applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment safety screening process. Successful appointment to a position will be subject to, but not limited to, the following checks: National Police Check, Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, current and valid Driver’s Licence. All costs associated with safety screening will be at the applicant’s expense.

Equity and Diversity

Prace understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Child Safe – Statement of Commitment

Prace prides itself on being a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse. We recognise our legal and moral responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm.

This will be achieved by:

• having a zero tolerance for child abuse
• working to actively listen to and empower children
• having systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responding to them consistently in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures
• being committed to promoting cultural safety for Aboriginal children, cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability
• engaging only the most suitable people to work with children along with providing high quality supervision and professional development.

All staff employed by Prace are required to have a Working with Children Check card or VIT registration.  See our Child Safe Code of Conduct here