Training Coordinator

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

· Ongoing / Full-Time

· Location: Tamworth

· Clerk Grade 7/8 ($125,693- $138,510 plus superannuation and leave loading)

· This position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

About the role

Supports the delivery of integrated support services for apprentices, trainees and their employers, fosters engagement with stakeholders and promotes and markets vocational education training and employment programs and services across the regional area.

Engage with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, to inform of opportunities provided by TSNSW, including Aboriginal Programs and local training and employment opportunities.

For further information, please click here to view the role description

About you

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of apprentices, trainees, and their employers, and have the skills and experience outlined below, we encourage you to apply.

• Have ongoing dedication to ensure that programs and services meet the needs of Vocational Education and Training stakeholders.
• The ability to effectively provide dependable support to VET stakeholders in a challenging and changing environment.
• The ability to easily develop positive working relationships with all stakeholders to support the implementation of a contemporary commissioning approach.

· Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and community protocols with knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

· Current Working with Children Check for paid employment (or willing to obtain)

· Current driver's licence and a willingness to travel

· This position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This initiative is authorised by the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.

· Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

· Flexible working arrangements

· 35 hour working week

· Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

· Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions

· Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and answer the 2 questions outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Question:

1) How have you enabled a team made up of people from different work areas, to discuss issues and develop solutions? What did you do and what was the result? (400 words)

2) Provide an example of a project you have managed. How did you approach this and what was the outcome?

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date Monday 9th of June at 11:59 pm

For role enquiries please contact Naomi Spark, Training Services Manager on or via email: *********** . For recruitment process enquiries please contact

Luke Tester via email on ************

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (*****) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.