Vocational Education and Training Coordinator

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced VET Coordinator and Careers Adviser to join our professional teaching team at Trinity Christian School.

Location: Canberra, ACT

Employment Type: Full-time

Employment Status: Ongoing

Start Date: January 2026

Additional benefits: Employee Assistance Program, School fee concessions, relocation expenses, annual Staff Development Award

Trinity Christian School is an independent Preschool to Year 12 school where students develop spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically through a wide range of learning experiences. We recognise the individual worth of each person and their responsibility to others. Trinity promotes staff excellence and values the benefit that our professional team bring to the school. Trinity offers all the professional advantages of a large and established organisation. However, our distinctive structure enables us to develop and support smaller caring communities of staff and families united by Christian vision, mission and values.

About the Role

The Vocational Education and Training (VET) Coordinator & Careers Adviser works directly to the Head of Senior School in collaboration with the various Faculty Coordinators.

They are responsible for all aspects related to advising, monitoring and administering the VET courses offered within the school and for providing careers and educational counselling, advice and support to assist students in finding their purpose and plan for their future. In this role they assist students with decisions relating to levels of study and course selection and liaising with the various Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

They are responsible for the ongoing development, compliance and administrative support of a rich and invigorating, Christ centred learning experience for VET students as part of the Senior School Leadership Team. They take the lead role in overseeing all aspects of compliance and administration in relation to the VET qualification requirements, as we deliver an authentic Christian curriculum which gives attention to:

- meeting the legislative requirements around the documentation and delivery of our educational programs
- overseeing and managing all aspects of student assessments data and competencies in relation to the various VET qualifications offered
- providing careers and educational counselling, advice, and support.

The VET Coordinator & Careers Adviser is a full-time Position of Responsibility 2 (PR2) and will undertake a 0.62 FTE teaching load in the Senior School.

Essential Criteria

- A sharp, research-informed progressive vision of learning and teaching and the capacity to create a rich and invigorating learning environment in a Christian learning community of excellence.
- A gifted, dynamic teacher with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the development and educational needs of students and a passion for encouraging them in faith in Jesus Christ.
- Excellent academic qualifications and subject knowledge.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to relate with compassion, humility, grace, strength and integrity to students, families and staff.
- Excellent leadership and administrative skills, including team building, coaching and mentoring.
- Flexibility to work the hours required to meet critical timelines and other responsibilities of your role.

Application Process

Applicants are required to complete the online application form at www.tcs.act.edu.au/employment and provide a Candidate’s Statement, Expression of Interest and Curriculum Vitae.

For further information about the School, please visit our school website www.tcs.act.edu.au

Position specific queries: Please contact Trinity HR on 02 6210 7500 or email employment@tcs.act.edu.au

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