Disability Support Trainer & Assessor (Multiple Casual Positions)

New Futures Training; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

VICSEG New Futures is seeking Casual Disability Support Trainers and Assessors to deliver high-quality training and assessment in Disability Support. The roles require face-to-face delivery across Melbourne's Northern and Western regions, with facility assessments in partnered facilities.

Multiple casual positions are available. Ideal candidates will have a Certificate IV in Disability or higher, a compliant Cert IV in Training and Assessment, and a minimum of three years' industry experience in

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Disability or higher relevant disability/community services qualification.
• Current and compliant Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated and current industry experience in disability support, preferably with NDIS-funded environments.
• Knowledge of the Australian VET system and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of person-centred support, dignity of risk, safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality training and assessment in Individual Support.
• Deliver training face-to-face in Melbourne's Northern and Western regions and conduct facility assessments.
• Build and maintain relationships with students, industry stakeholders and partners.
• Contribute to curriculum design, course review and assessment validation.
• Provide feedback and support to students throughout their training journey.
• Manage the assessment process, including marking and timely feedback.

Skills

Disability Support

Training Delivery

Assessment

Curriculum Design

Stakeholder Engagement

Student Support

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate IV in Disability

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

Disability Support Trainer & Assessor (Multiple Casual Positions)

VICSEG New Futures is a not-for-profit community organisation that has been supporting newly settled migrant and refugee families for almost 45 years. Our Registered Training Organisation, New Futures Training, was established in 2002 and provides vocational training and pathways to employment in the human services and care sectors. We also offer a variety of community programs tailored to the needs of families in the early stages of settling in Australia. These include supported playgroups, family mentoring, parenting programs and women’s groups.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Casual Trainers in Disability Support to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality training and assessment services in Disability Support in accordance with Australian VET regulatory guidelines. The role will predominantly involve face-to-face delivery of training in the Northern and Western regions of Melbourne and facility assessments during the week. Multiple positions available.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver high-quality training and assessment services in Individual Support in accordance with Australian VET regulatory guidelines.
• Deliver training in the Northern and Western regions of Melbourne and availability do conduct facility assessments in our partnered facilities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with students, industry stakeholders, and other relevant parties.
• Actively participate in course development and quality improvement activities, including curriculum design, course review, and assessment validation
• Develop and deliver customized training programs to meet the specific needs of clients and students.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including adherence to training package requirements, assessment policies and procedures, and record-keeping requirements.
• Provide feedback and support to students throughout their training journey.
• Manage the assessment process, including the development and marking of assessments and the provision of timely feedback to students.
• Any other duties assigned by the Training Manager or Operations Manager as required.
• Certificate IV in Disability or higher relevant disability/community services qualification, together with demonstrated vocational competency relevant to the training and assessment being delivered.
• Current and compliant Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated and current industry experience working in the disability support sector, preferably with experience in NDIS-funded service environments.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Australian VET system and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical understanding of contemporary disability support practice, including person-centred support, participant choice and control, dignity of risk, safeguarding, inclusion and the rights of people with disability.
• Sound and current understanding of disability legislation and the regulatory requirements applying to the disability services sector, including the NDIS legislative and regulatory framework, the NDIS Code of Conduct, applicable NDIS Practice Standards, worker obligations and safeguarding requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding of responsibilities relating to the prevention and reporting of abuse, neglect, violence, exploitation and restrictive practices within disability service environments.
• Valid driver’s licence and the ability and willingness to travel across Melbourne’s northern and westerns Suburbs.
• Minimum availability of three days a week, including Saturdays.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A commitment to continuous professional development

Personal Qualities:

• A passion for Individual Support and a commitment to social justice and inclusion
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A commitment to the mission and values of VICSEG New Futures
• A willingness to embrace and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits and Perks:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Salary packaging options available due to our NFP status
• Flexible working arrangements
• A chance to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

We wish you all the best and look forward to meeting you.