TAFE Teacher - Primary Health (Identified)

About this Opportunity

CQUniversity is committed to the improvement of employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The aim of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Career Development Strategy is to address the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across all CQUniversity campuses.  The filling of this position is intended to constitute an equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). This position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

• Fixed Term (until December 2025), Part Time (0.8 FTE – 58 hrs/fortnight)
• School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences
• Woorabinda, Longreach, Emerald, Biloela, Rockhampton, Gladstone or Townsville
• $52.10 to $57.72 per hour (plus 17% superannuation) 
• Progression beyond Teacher Step 4 will only occur if an approved teaching qualification has been obtained.

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

The School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Social Sciences offers a range of TAFE courses and degrees designed with industry input to produce job-ready graduates. Our innovative education benefits students, industries, and communities nationwide, with multiple locations across Australia.

We are seeking a passionate Vocational Education and Training (VET) educator to join the Rural and Remote Pilot (RRP) Project team to deliver the Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care. Ideally based at one of the Hub locations in Woorabinda, Longreach, Biloela or Emerald, you will develop and deliver an outcome-focused vocational program that meets the real-world demands of our rural and remote students.

You will collaborate with students, community members, internal and industry stakeholders to deliver high-quality learning services, and maintain current industry practices and teaching methods to ensure our education remains relevant and effective.

If you enjoy community engagement and are passionate about ensuring access to quality education for everyone, regardless of location, we’d love to hear from you! Join our vibrant team and be part of this exciting project to deliver quality face-to-face education and positive outcomes to students in rural and remote communities.

Be Rewarded

• Generous annual carers, maternity and paternity leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning superfund)
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Position Requirements

• Diversity in the workforce.
• The ability to collaborate and cooperate with other departments to achieve positive business outcomes.
• Knowledge of the education and training sector and the ability to positively respond to new directions and demands of the training market.
• Possession of relevant vocational qualification/s at the level equivalent to or higher than the level to be delivered: industry qualification (certificate, trade certificate, diploma, degree or masters).
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or a Diploma or higher level qualification in adult education, or equivalent, or a qualification that enables registration as a secondary school teacher in any state or territory plus the Assessor Skill Set or VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set.
• Demonstrated capacity for best practice in the management of teaching and learning activities including delivery, assessment and evaluation. 
• Demonstrated current industry skills directly relevant to the training/assessment being undertaken.
• Depending on your location, regular travel to a RRP location will be required (Woorabinda, Longreach, Biloela or Emerald). May include air travel.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 8 September 2024 

Job Requisition ID: 4894

Contact Details: 

Megan Sutton

(07) 4940 3351

m.sutton@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.