Assessment Quality Officer

Northern Victoria Institute Of TAFE; City of Wodonga; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NVITAFE in Wodonga invites applications for an Assessment Quality Officer (AQO) on a full-time, fixed-term basis for two years, with two positions available. You will ensure accredited course assessment tools meet regulatory standards and collaborate with educators to strengthen assessment practices.

In this role you will identify gaps, refine strategies, and develop compliant resources to enhance the student experience, while mitigating non-compliance risks and supporting learning outcomes

Qualifications

• Relevant Diploma level qualification and demonstrated experience or suitable combination of lesser qualifications and significant relevant experience.
• Experience and knowledge in the use of templates and advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Assessor Skills Set or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Experience working with and knowledge of Training Packages.
• Familiarity with assessment systems within the vocational education and training sector.
• Experience working within a Learner Management System (LMS) environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised administrative support to create compliant assessment including document control and storage of resources.
• Ensure timely completion of assessment quality tasks within set deadlines.
• Collaborate with educators to refine and review assessment tools for compliance.
• Apply expert knowledge to enhance assessment resources and meet RTO standards.
• Provide specialist advice on assessment strategies, ensuring best practices.
• Support policy-aligned decisions while escalating complex issues as needed.

Skills

Assessor Skills Set

Certificate IV in Training and Assess

LMS experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Diploma level qualification

Certificate IV in Training and Assess

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

LMS software

Job description

Full Time, Fixed Term (2 years) x 2 positions

Location: Wodonga

• Ensure high-quality assessment tools meet compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with educators to strengthen assessment practices.
• Play a key role in mitigating non-compliance risks within the Institute.

About Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE (NVITAFE)

At Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE (NVITAFE), we're building one connected organisation while continuing to deliver high-quality training and skills through the trusted GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE brands.

NVITAFE operates across 11 campuses in Northern Victoria, and across a further 12 sites nationally to deliver training to the Australian Defence Force.

As one of Victoria's largest regional TAFEs, with more than 1,000 employees and in excess of 14,000 students, we're investing in our people, our capability, and the future of vocational education.

Every day, our people contribute to helping learners gain the skills, confidence and opportunities to transform their lives.

About the role

Passionate about shaping quality education? Join us as an Assessment Quality Officer & drive excellence in assessment tools and compliance!

As an Assessment Quality Officer (AQO), you'll ensure accredited course assessment tools meet regulatory standards, working closely with educators. Your expertise will help identify gaps, refine assessment strategies, and develop compliant resources to enhance the student experience

Operating within a dynamic environment, you'll play a vital role in mitigating compliance risks and enhancing learning and assessment outcomes. Join us to make a meaningful impact on education quality!

Selected Duties:

• Provide specialised administrative support to create compliant assessment including document control and storage of resources.
• Ensure timely completion of assessment quality tasks within set deadlines.
• Collaborate with educators to refine and review assessment tools for compliance.
• Apply expert knowledge to enhance assessment resources and meet RTO standards.
• Provide specialist advice on assessment strategies, ensuring best practices.
• Support policy-aligned decisions while escalating complex issues as needed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team at an exciting time in the evolution of NVITAFE.

About you

You will bring:

• Relevant Diploma level qualification and demonstrated experience or suitable combination of lesser qualifications and significant relevant experience.
• Experience and knowledge in the use of templates and advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Assessor Skills Set or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Experience working with and knowledge of Training Packages.
• Familiarity with assessment systems within the vocational education and training sector.
• Experience working within a Learner Management System (LMS) environment.

We recognise that applicants may not meet every criterion listed in a Position Description. If you believe you have the capability to succeed in the role and can demonstrate relevant skills, experience or potential, we encourage you to apply.

What you’ll need

Successful applicants will be required to provide:

• A current National Police Check (issued within three months of commencement)
• A current Employee Working with Children Check (or evidence of application)
• A current driver's licence where required.

Working at NVITAFE means being part of an organisation committed to making a positive difference in our communities.

We offer:

• a supportive and collaborative workplace culture
• professional learning and development opportunities
• meaningful work that supports students, industry and our communities
• the opportunity to help shape the future of one of Victoria's largest regional TAFEs.

We support flexible work arrangements and, where operationally appropriate, may offer options such as flexible start and finish times, hybrid work, part-time arrangements, job sharing or other flexible work options.

NVITAFE is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, LGBTQIA+ people, Veterans, and people of all ages, genders and identities.

Child Safety Commitment

Central to our values, NVITAFE prioritises the safety and wellbeing of young people, with Child Safety Officers on-site and Child Safety Policies. All staffmustcomplete Child Safe Training and obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Interviews may be conducted prior to application closing date and the position may be filled if a successful candidate/s are identified.