Vocational Trainer

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ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

At the Salvation Army Employment Plus (EPlus), our experienced employment teams have been empowering people to find the right job since 1998 as part of the Australian Government's Employment Services network. We've worked with over 200,000 businesses across Australia and seen well over half a million Australians successfully placed in employment.

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
- Completing administrative tasks associated with the position.
- Working closely with our Employment Consultants and Recruiters to identify skills gaps and providing effective feedback on job seeker progress to support employment outcomes.
- Working within the Hunter Region working in various sites as required, so you will be required to travel to each location within this region.

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 classroom-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:

- Attractive remuneration & NFP salary packaging benefits ($15,900 tax-free + meal & entertainment benefits)
- Great work-life balance with an opportunity for a 9-day fortnight or an accrued day off every 4 weeks
- Discounted fitness memberships, health insurance, retail discounts and more
- Attractive leave benefits with access to purchase leave, 12 weeks paid Parental Leave and up to 5 days paid leave per year to support the Salvos
- Access to EAP and health & wellness initiatives, fostering a supportive and inclusive approach to your overall wellbeing
- Long-term employment opportunities within the EPlus & wider Salvos networks
- Comprehensive and supportive on the job training

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 crimina