Placement Assessor - Ageing & Disability

Chisholm Institute of TAFE; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work 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 seeks a Placement Assessor - Ageing & Disability in the Allied Health area to oversee student placements, assess practice, and uphold academic and professional standards.

The role covers resource development, compliance, stakeholder engagement, information sessions, and building host partnerships to support high-quality placement experiences for learners, with a fixed-term, 1.0 FTE arrangement.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or qualifications meeting the Standards for RTOs 2015.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teaching allocation and active assessment of student placements while on work placement, ensuring academic and professional standards.
• Resource development and educational administration to support high-quality learning and placement outcomes.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and ensure student results are recorded in Strata for compliance.
• Plan, conduct and participate in Open Nights, information sessions and student selection processes and represent Chisholm at events.
• Liaise with employers, schools and other providers to explore pathways and build placement host partnerships.
• Provide feedback to internal stakeholders on placement trends and industry expectations to support program planning and improvement.
• Develop responsive educational solutions for learners, including fee-for-service clients.

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)

AQF level 3 qualifications in Aged Care and/or Disability Support

Registration with relevant professional bodies

Vocational Competency mapped to Units of Competency

Professional Currency demonstrating current industry/teaching knowledge

Job description

Placement Assessor - Ageing & 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.

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Employee Eligibility & Safety Screening requirements including:

• Verified copies of all qualifications and transcripts as listed on resume.
• Current & Valid Working with Children Check (Employee and not Volunteer)
• Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
• Verified Police Check (position specific)

Applications for this position close at 9:00am Monday 5 October 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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