Aboriginal Health Trainer and Assessor

Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre Inc; Tasmania; Hybrid; AUD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary $99,000 p.a.

16% superannuation

Salary packaging

Flexible work practices

Professional development support

Aboriginal community-controlled org

Job summary

Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre Inc in Tasmania is seeking an experienced nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner to lead training across TAC’s health services, including the Aboriginal Health Worker qualification, working with the Manager RTO to deliver culturally safe, practical learning that builds skills and employment pathways.

You’ll deliver accredited and non-accredited training, assess learners, support progression, mentor other trainers, and maintain compliant records while building strong

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience in Aboriginal health care.
• Experience delivering VET training and assessment.
• Ability to work effectively with Aboriginal people and apply cultural safety to education delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited and non-accredited training, including face-to-face, workplace-based and On Country delivery.
• Conduct assessments, practical field assessments and workplace visits.
• Support learner progression, wellbeing, competency attainment and employment readiness.
• Mentor and support the development of other Trainers and Assessors.
• Help develop and improve training materials and assessment tools.
• Build strong industry relationships to keep training relevant and responsive.
• Maintain accurate training records and compliance with VET legislation and Standards.

Skills

Clinical experience

Aboriginal health practice

Nursing

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time (up to 72.5 hours per fortnight)

Classification: Level 6 | Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation Enterprise Agreement 2025

Are you an experienced nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner ready to share your knowledge and help grow the next generation of Aboriginal health workers? Join the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (TAC) and strengthen Aboriginal health through education.

Why Work at TAC?

• Starting salary of $99,000 pa
• 16% superannuation, well above the standard rate
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Flexible, family-friendly work practices, with full-time or part-time options
• Ongoing professional development and support
• Be part of an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation where Culture, Community and Country are at the heart of everything we do

About This Role

The Aboriginal Health Trainer and Assessor delivers accredited and non-accredited training across TAC’s Health services, including the Aboriginal Health Worker qualification. Working closely with the Manager RTO, the Aboriginal Health Unit and industry partners, you’ll support culturally safe, practical learning that builds skills, confidence and employment pathways for Aboriginal people and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited and non-accredited training, including face-to-face, workplace-based and On Country delivery
• Conduct assessments, practical field assessments and workplace visits
• Support learner progression, wellbeing, competency attainment and employment readiness
• Mentor and support the development of other Trainers and Assessors
• Help develop and improve training materials and assessment tools
• Build strong industry relationships to keep training relevant and responsive
• Maintain accurate training records and compliance with VET legislation and the Standards for RTOs 2025

About You

• Extensive clinical experience as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner and/or Registered Nurse, with practical experience in an acute or First Nations health care setting
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)
• Experience delivering VET training and assessment
• The ability to work effectively with Aboriginal people and apply cultural safety to education delivery
• Strong communication, organisational and administrative skills, including MS Office and MS Teams
• Proven ability to build respectful relationships with learners, employers and staff
• Experience working in an ACCHO and/or RTO
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice
• Experience developing teams or managing grant-funded programs
• Experience supporting jobseekers facing complex barriers to employment

Requirements

• Current Working with Vulnerable People Card

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

We take child and youth safety seriously.