Vocational Trainer

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

- ABOUT US

- The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
At Employment Plus we drive high performance with a forward thinking, results driven culture, that you will be proud to be a part of. Whilst we are a not-for-profit organisation with a strong dedication to helping people find work, we operate in a highly competitive market and as such, aiming to exceed required targets is vital for all our employees.
- About the role:
- Training Plus is the job seeker training division of Employment Plus. Our role is to provide training to our unemployed participants to improve their ability to find sustainable employment. We deliver structured, targeted accredited and non-accredited vocational training programs both virtually and face to face.-
- Focus on delivering to job seekers non accredited ‘Employability Skills Training’ courses to improve and enhance their job-hunting skills
- Working closely with our Employment Consultants and Recruiters to identify skills gaps and providing effective feedback on job seeker progress to support employment outcomes.
- Completing administrative tasks associated with the position.
- Working within the Greater Western Sydney area working in various sites as required, so you will be required to travel to each location based in in the Penrith/Paramatta area.
- Full time permanent position- About you:- Experience in delivering quality accredited industry-based training in one or more of the following training packages Retail, Business, Community Services or Hospitality.
- Experience delivering both face to face and virtual class room-sessions using MS Teams or similar type of video conferencing platform.
- Experience in delivering employability skills training to job seekers covering topics such as resumes writing, interview skills preparation, using internet to look for work etc.
- Strong working knowledge of ASQA Framework and Standards for RTOs
- Content development and validation experience advantageous
- Well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with a broad range of people from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience in working effectively with, and supporting, disadvantaged learners particularly long term unemployed
- Excellent computer literacy skills within the office 365 suite of software packages
- High level of resilience, excellent computer and time management skills
- You may currently work in the employment services sector or have clearly demonstrated transferable skills from another industry
- You will have to hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or higher as well as a qualification in one of the following industries Retail, Business, Community Services or Hospitality.
- You must hold a current valid driver’s licence, essential for work-based travel and attendance at a variety of different work locations within Employment Plus region of service- What we offer:
- _ An opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks_
- _ Enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits_
- _ Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport_
- _ Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme_
- _ Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks_
- _ Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity_
- _ Employee Assistance Program_
- _ Ongoing training and development_
- If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to this challenging yet rewarding role, we invite you to submit your CV along with the covering letter telling us why you think you are the best person for the role.A current Working with Children Check or relevant state equivalent is a mandatory requirement for this position. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a police check, it is not mandatory to have a clear criminal history-
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Worki