Trainer & Assessor - Early Childhood

**Position Title**

Workplace Trainer and Assessor - Early Childhood

**Job Type**

Part Time

**Hours of work**

25 - 30 hours per week (3-4 days per week)

**Reports to**

Lead Institute Leadership Team

**Position Area**

Early Childhood

**Location**

Base Head Office - Lead Institute 120 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

Travel to various workplace locations within SE QLD

**Award**

Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020

**Classification**

To be determined

**Date**

February 2024

**About Lead Institute**

Lead Institute is a growing RTO delivering quality training that makes a difference and impacts our communities of tomorrow. With an unwavering commitment to student support, Lead Institute endeavours to deliver innovative, industry relevant practical training. We aspire to effect lasting change in our students' lives, empowering them with the knowledge and skills they need today to succeed tomorrow in an ever-evolving workforce.

We are a small team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about maintaining high standards and prioritising the success of our students, viewing their achievements as a direct reflection of our own.

**About the role**

If our vision resonates with you, then you just might be the person we’re looking for

We are currently seeking an experienced, dedicated, flexible and student-focused trainer qualified to deliver and assess:
CHC30121 Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

As the ECEC Workplace Trainer, you will work as part of the ECEC Training Team to provide support and workplace training to Early Childhood Trainee and Apprentice Educators working within Lead Childcare and Education Centres across SE QLD., in line with industry standards, legislative requirements and Lead Institute’s policy and quality systems.

**Key Responsibilities**

Utilise flexible, blended and inclusive learning techniques and technologies to plan, facilitate and manage effective and engaging workplace training and assessment with a focus on student engagement, progression and success.

Implement assessment processes and tools on behalf of our Third Party partner in line with current industry practice and expectation exercising professional judgement, sound decision making and assessment skills to assess competence.

Adapt an ‘above and beyond’ approach to provide flexible, individualised support to all students, identifying those who may need additional support and facilitating access to educational and external support as needed.

Maintain regular professional contact with allocated students, using a variety of communication methods to maximise their engagement and participation, support their progression, and provide valuable and effective advice and feedback to assist them in achieving their study goals.

Be responsible and accountable for maintaining own currency and proactively undertake professional development in industry (vocationally) and in VET (Vocational Education and Training)

Maintain currency with industry practices, workplace delivery, contemporary teaching methodologies and philosophies and competency-based assessment; by participating in relevant professional learning activities in accordance with Lead Institute’s Professional Development Framework.

Contribute to the achievement of Lead Institute’s quality assurance processes by adhering to the implementation of quality systems, processes and documentation and ensuring attention to detail when completing all administrative functions of the role in a timely manner.

Participate in validation, moderation and the review of training products and business practices, with a focus on industry engagement and monitoring student success and satisfaction.

Contribute to Lead Institute’s strategic plan and continued growth by identifying and addressing emerging issues and trends within industry and the VET sector working collaboratively in an environment of ongoing change and continuous improvement.

Represent and promote Lead Institute in various ways including maintaining and supporting growth of strong community and industry relationships, identifying, and reporting possible business opportunities.

Work at all times in accordance with Lead Institute policies and practices including Code of Conduct and specifics of individual Employment Contract.

Maintain an understanding of Third-Party Contract requirements within own job role and work collaboratively to ensure compliance and student progression.

Liaise with Employers/Centre Managers to arrange workplace visits and report on student progress

**Selection Criteria**

Within the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will possess the following:
**Mandatory Requirements**

Possession of training and assessment credentials:

- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 / TAE40116 or TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment with TAE