Placement Assessor-Aged Care & Disability

Chisholm Institute of TAFE; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Professional Development

Networking with industry partners

State-of-the-art facilities

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chisholm Institute of TAFE in Melbourne requires a Placement Assessor for Ageing & Disability in the Allied Health area. The role includes teaching placements, active assessment, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will develop resources, manage records, and engage with industry partners to secure high-quality placement opportunities. The ideal candidate will have TAE40122 (or equivalent), AQF3 in Aged Care/Disability, and current industry currency, with a strong focus on student outcomes

Qualifications

• High motivation to transfer knowledge and educate learners.
• Ability to research, select and use a wide range of learning resources and assessment tools.
• Experience in coordinating placements and liaising with industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess student placements in Ageing & Disability within Allied Health.
• Develop and maintain learning resources and administrative processes.
• Maintain accurate attendance and results in Strata and other systems.
• Plan and participate in information sessions and student selection activities.
• Engage with employers, schools and partner providers to build placement opportunities.
• Provide feedback to internal stakeholders on trends and capacity for planning and improvement.

Skills

Student-focused

Assessment tools

Research skills

Resource development

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or equivalent (RTO Standards 2015)

AQF Level 3 in Aged Care and/or Disability Support (higher qualifications advantageous)

Registration with relevant professional bodies

Vocational Competency mapped to Units of Competency

Professional Currency in industry and teaching

Job description

Placement Assessor-Aged Care & Disability

• Full Time - 1.0 FTE, Fixed Term until 30 June 2027

Chisholm is seeking an experienced and student-focused Teacher/Placement Assessor for our Allied Health Area.

BELONGING & INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Placement Assessor - Ageing & Disability in Allied Health area your key responsibilities include:

• The role includes a teaching allocation and responsibility for active assessment of student placements while on work placement, ensuring academic and professional standards are me.
• Ensure resource development and educational administration to support high-quality learning and placement outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up to date student attendance records within markbook and ensure all student results and information are accurately recorded within Strata to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, Chisholm Policies and Procedures.
• Plan, conduct and participate in Open Nights, information sessions and student selection processes and positively represent Chisholm at conferences, community networks and other events.
• Liaise with key stakeholders such as employers, schools and other education providers to explore pathway options for learners and build, maintain and strengthen placement host partnerships to support sustainable, high quality placement opportunities aligned with program demand.
• Provide informed feedback and insights to relevant internal stakeholders on placement trends, capacity constraints and industry expectations to support program planning and continuous improvement
• Understand market and industry needs and develop responsive, innovative educational solutions for learners, including fee for service clients.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated individual with well-developed skills in transferring knowledge, including the ability to research, select and use a wide range of learning resources and assessment tools.

Qualifications required for the role:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or qualifications that meet the Standards for RTOs 2015
• Vocational qualifications at AQF level 3 in Aged Care and/or Disability Support with higher qualifications advantageous.
• Registration with relevant professional bodies as required for the teaching discipline
• A record of Vocational Competency, mapped to Units of Competency engaged to deliver
• A record of Professional Currency, demonstrating current industry and teaching knowledge

ABOUT US

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An Inclusive work culture- Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education.
• Professional Development- continue to grow your career as you nurture your students
• Networking Opportunities with Industry Partners
• State of the art facilities on our campuses
• Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
• Free Employee Assistance Program- get the support you want. Its confidential.

Applications for this position close at 6pm, 13 November 2026.

Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements, please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing *********@chisholm.edu.au

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Isaac Enbom, Manager- Allied Health at ***********@chisholm.edu.au

Find out more about us by visiting us on our Website and social media sites.

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