Workplace Training & Learning Solutions Consultant

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE Queensland seeks a Training Consultant to support educational teams in project management of training programs for employers, coordinating workplace assessment and industry placement. This role reports to the Delivery Support Manager and is a permanent, full-time position based mainly in Cairns.

The position offers opportunities to develop flexible and innovative learning solutions, maintain client relationships, and contribute to quality training outcomes across campuses as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in the management of learning and assessment strategies to provide flexible and client centred learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated project coordination skills relevant to the facilitation of learning programs, products and support to employers and other clients.
• Works collaboratively and responds appropriately to changes in client needs and expectations.
• Maintains knowledge of a range of industry issues and training processes relevant to the delivery of vocational and post-compulsory education and training within a workplace environment.
• Displays the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with employers and students to facilitate the achievement of learning outcomes through the coordination of workplace assessment and industry placement.
• Provide employers with advice on Institute training programs and innovative learning solutions/options for their staff including the identification of Institute-based learning opportunities.
• Monitor training and development trends particularly those relevant to flexible/innovative delivery and maintain links with employers in the training market.
• Maintain records of client industry placement needs, training and assessment programs, and associated reporting documentation to ensure that the Institute’s statutory obligations are met.
• Promote the Institute’s education and training programs and products in order to maximise market share and achieve team targets.
• Coordinate student access to learning programs and appropriate assessment processes and records (on and off the job) ensuring all aspects of the training program are satisfactorily achieved for clients on time and within budget.
• In consultation with education delivery staff, coordinate the development of individual learning plans and customised learning materials where necessary to facilitate the desired training competencies required by employers and employees.
• Participate as a team member in the process of recognition of prior learning/current competency and skill gap training for students (on and off the job).
• Proactively be involved in local industry groups and assist employers to meet their statutory obligations under training legislation, regulations and guidelines.
• Contribute to the achievement of TAFE Queensland quality policies by encouraging an environment where high quality work is achieved and is supported by the adherence/development of quality system documentation specifically in relation to the Standards for National VET Regulator (NVR) Registered Training Organisations.
• Keep informed with Training Package changes and how upcoming changes may affect employers and apprentices/trainees.
• Ensure day to day activities align with business operations.
• Undertake research and development on matters relating to business functions.
• Contribute to improvement in business processes and practices.
• Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Showing Initiative, Working Together, Focusing on our Customer and Taking Responsibility.

Skills

Project coordination

Client liaison

Flexible delivery

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

TAFE Queensland seeks a Training Consultant to support educational teams in project management of training programs for employers, coordinating workplace assessment and industry placement. This role reports to the Delivery Support Manager and is a permanent, full-time position based mainly in Cairns.

The position offers opportunities to develop flexible and innovative learning solutions, maintain client relationships, and contribute to quality training outcomes across campuses as needed.