Senior Lecturer Education Support

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Senior Lecturer Education Support & Early Childhood Education and Care

Office of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer Academic and Student Experience

VET

Position Number

14568

Position Classification

Academic Level C

Location

Alice Springs / Batchelor

Reporting to

Director VET Operations

Licences

Applicants must have an Ochre Card and a current Police Check and/or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement.

Required Qualifications

Original certified copies of qualifications must be supplied.

How to apply

Submit application to

• All applications must include a completed application lodgement form
• Each selection criterion must be individually addressed
• Current CV/resume to be included

We strongly encourage Indigenous Australia applicants to apply for all Batchelor Institute vacancies.

Tenure

Full Time

Applications close

Sunday 5 October, 2025

Purpose of the Position

The Senior Lecturer Education Support & Early Childhood Education and Care is responsible for leading the delivery of certificate III and IV in Education Support and Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood and Education and Care qualifications to Indigenous Australians within the context of Batchelor Institute's role as Australia's leading First Nations Tertiary Education and Research provider.

The Senior Lecturer Education Support & Early Childhood Education and Care is responsible for managing accountabilities for relevant student outcomes, financial budgets, VET Training products and relevant projects underpinned by the Batchelor Institute Both-ways principles of practice and improving individual and team performance in the Domains of Work and Work Skills.

In addition, The Senior Lecturer Education Support & Early Childhood Education and Care will assist the Director of VET Business Operations with planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting VET requirements.

The purpose of this role is to lead a team of trainers delivering nationally accredited certificate III and IV in Education Support and Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood and Education and Care qualifications to Indigenous Australians throughout the Northern Territory. The position will ensure national quality standards are consistently achieved, stakeholder obligations are met and the First Nations Both ways philosophy is incorporated into delivery methods.  

In addition, the Senior Lecturer RII will assist the Director of VET Business Operations with planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting VET requirements.

Duties

Leadership in Teaching & Resource Development

• Reports to the Director of VET Business operations regarding the quality delivery and maintenance of VET programs at an approved standard (ASQA).

• Lead staff in the development of skills to consult with the identified regional/school/early childhood teams to plan the semester study program and map the required assessment tasks.

• Management of departmental operations including leadership, administration, delivery and assessment of courses; and budget and human resource management and compliance with Batchelor Institute philosophy, policies and Academic Rules.

• Development and maintenance of appropriate teaching resources for VET courses.
• Active participation in critical analysis of educational delivery with staff (validation, moderation and monitoring), student follow-up and the development and revision of curriculum.
• Participation in staff selection (including chairing of selection and interview panels), staff orientation and development, and staff quality management processes.
• Communicate effectively with the Director of VET Operations and staff on a regular basis and ensure that their needs are addressed.

Administration

• Monitor with staff the assessment of student performance, including moderation of grades, and maintenance of Batchelor Institute records of students' academic progression.

Advocacy

• Maintain close liaison with relevant industry partners including external organisations and agencies.

• Ensure personal and professional development is continued and participation of research and allied activities within the VET Division as well as pursuing an individual research development program in areas relating to Education.

Selection Criteria

1. A tertiary qualification equivalent to five (5) years of Higher Education in Education or a related area relevant to the academic discipline field of this position preferably at Masters level or higher and / or equivalent qualification and / or substantial experience relevant to the position, and / or professional registration within the Northern Territory.
2. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)
3. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and sensitively within historical, social, political and cultural environments similar to those of Indigenous Australian communities and organisations of the Northern Territory in the context of education and children's services.
4. Demonstrated ability to lead and contribute to the development of teaching and learning programs and resources in accordance with the relevant national training packages, responding effectively to the learning needs of adult Indigenous Australians.
5. Demonstrated capacity to manage the associated administrative tasks related to the delivery of VET including ensuring internal and external Quality Assurance processes are met, relevant administrative responsibilities and HR matters.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage culturally diverse teams effectively and provide leadership and undertake a range of management tasks including management of program budgets and performance management of staff within the team. This will include skills to be able to: work independently of direct supervision; possess good time management and computer technology and electronic communication skills.
7. Demonstrated commitment to undertake professional development in area of expertise and demonstrated capacity to undertake research and development projects.
8. Must be able to undertake travel throughout the Northern Territory in a light aircraft, must possess a Northern Territory C class drivers' licence with experience of driving on unformed roads, and must be prepared to stay in a range of accommodation available to the Batchelor Institute staff, including camping out.

Desirable selection criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to speak an Indigenous Australian language.
2. Demonstrated understanding of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action principles and practices.