Educator – Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport

Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport

Tasmania is home to a burgeoning sports industry, from brands representing the Map on a national and global stage, to grassroots clubs that make our communities tick. In a first of its kind in Australia, a coalition of the state's biggest sports have united to establish a dedicated pathway for local and aspiring sports administrators, game developers, coaches, and leaders.

Introducing the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport (TALS), a home-grown initiative led by the Tasmania Football Club, in partnership with TasTAFE (RTO 60142), AFL Tasmania,Tasmania JackJumpers, Hobart Hurricanes, Netball Tasmania to nurture the State's next generation of talent within the local sports industry.

Your Opportunity

As Educator of the Tasmania Academy of Leadership and Sport, you will contribute to developing and delivering quality learning, teaching and assessment through:

• Outcome-focused vocational education and training (VET) programs;
• Linking with TasTAFE, industry, schools, universities and community;
• Maintaining currency with industry practices, workplace delivery and contemporary teaching methodologies and philosophies;
• Working in an environment of ongoing change and continuous improvement.

This position reports to the Consumer Business Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Display teaching competence and a commitment to a student-centred learning approach.
• Plan, lead and manage effective teaching and learning within classroom, workplace, simulated and online learning environments with a focus on student engagement, progression and success.
• Utilise flexible, blended and inclusive learning techniques.
• Design, develop, contextualise and implement assessment tools and processes that meet industry standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance the quality of training and assessment provided to students.
• Develop effective working relationships with students, TasTAFE, industry partners and staff by participating in meetings, student events and forums, inviting feedback and engaging in reflection.
• Ensure that students adopt and practice accepted safety procedures in the learning and assessment environment.
• Support learners through work-integrated learning opportunities with our network of partner sporting organisations.
• Contribute to planning, design, development, implementation and review of educational programs.
• Undertake general administration duties, including monitoring of student attendance, facilitating access to TasTAFE educational support services and providing effective feedback and advice.

Success Measures

Within the context of the role description above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

• Expertise in Training: Strong knowledge of national training packages and accredited courses, with the ability to support competency development while effectively addressing industry and individual needs.
• Innovative Learning Management: Proven experience in best practices for managing teaching and learning activities, including the design of industry-relevant, flexible, and technology-enhanced training solutions.
• Initiative and Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to take initiative, self-manage, and work collaboratively, with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage and promote change.
• Sports Industry Experience: Substantial professional experience in the sports industry, coupled with a passionate commitment to shaping the future workforce in Tasmania's sports sector.

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must possess the following:

• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or higher-level qualification in adult or vocational education;
• Vocational competencies or higher-level qualifications delivered and assessed in the following industry areas; Sport, Leadership, Management
• Current industry skills and experience directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided;
• Working with vulnerable people (including children) registration. For further information, please access: Service Tasmania.
• Current Driver's licence; and
• National Police Check.

Additional Information

• The duration of this position will be 2-years with the option of extension
• You may be required to travel and work across the region at times.
• You will be required to complete a period of probation of six (6) months.
• Position to commence in January 2026.
• Full-time or part-time arrangements will be considered.