Professional Year Program Trainer Navitas Professional, Careers & Internships Casual / Sydney Navitas is a diversified global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals including university programs, language training, workforce education and student recruitment. The Navitas Professional and English Programs Division delivers training to individuals looking to develop their skills and career opportunities. The Navitas Careers and Learning Skills (CLS) unit is largely a student facing unit focused on English language and work readiness needs for international students and graduates. As a member of the Professional and English Programs Division, Navitas Professional is a dynamic and innovative provider of knowledge, education and training services nationally. Our holistic approach to education and training has enabled us to surpass our competitors in this area. Key Responsibilities The position of Professional Year Trainer has primary responsibilities to ensure that the delivery of training and assessment activities are conducted in accordance with guidelines and instructions provided by NCI management, as follows: •
Ensuring a high level of customer service for all clients
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Delivering quality training and applying adult learning principles and following the CLS training methodology
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Producing effective learning outcomes
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Proactively and continuously improving professional competence as a CLS Professional Year Trainer
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Producing positive group dynamics and experience in the training room
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Understanding the performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence (if applicable) that needs to be met by the assessment
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Conducting, documenting and continuously improving competency based assessment
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Ensuring all AQTF requirements are documented while conducting assessment
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Ensuring all CLS business procedures are followed and documented while conducting assessment
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Ensuring students complete assessments on time
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Completing assessments and providing feedback to students in a timely manner
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Participation in moderation sessions as required by CLS
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Complying with all AQTF and relevant registering bodies requirements
Essential requirements •
Knowledge, Skills, Judgement and Problem Solving, Flexibility
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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40110)
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Successful relevant industry experience and relevant qualifications
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Excellence in teaching adults and adult learning techniques
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High level interpersonal and communication skills
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Evidence of creating positive group dynamics and managing any classroom incidents in the best interest of the client
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Excellence in maintaining documents relevant for training and assessment
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Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team
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Problem solving skills/solution focused
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Flexibility
What we offer Navitas Group offers outstanding long-term career opportunities within Australia and abroad, and is values driven and an equal opportunity employer. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or a Working with Children Check. Only people who are eligible to work in Australia may apply for this position.
Application Enquiries and applications including a cover letter addressing the above criteria and resume, should be forwarded to Monica Singh, Team Leader Programs, email
[email protected] . Applications close on 22nd August at 5PM, however, as this position is immediately available, the screening and interview process will commence prior for suitable applicants.
Position Description Title:
Professional Year Program Trainer
Division:
Navitas Professional Division
Reports to:
Team Leader Programs
The Navitas Professional and English Programs Division delivers training to individuals looking to develop their skills and career opportunities. The Navitas Careers and Learning Skills (CLS) unit is largely a student facing unit focused on English language and work readiness needs for international students and graduates. As a member of the Professional and English Programs Division, Navitas Professional is a dynamic and innovative provider of knowledge, education and training services nationally. Our holistic approach to education and training has enabled us to surpass our competitors in this area. The wide range of services we provide include: •
National accreditation in business, finance, manufacturing, health services, wholesale, retail, transport & logistics, aged care & community services, and retail education
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Quality assurance in educational service (National RTO status)
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Government funded programs
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Professional development short courses
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Professional Year and work readiness programs
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Customised corporate programs
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Public short course and accredited programs
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Turnkey solutions for a range of educational services
Responsible to:
State Manager Careers & Internships NSW
Key internal relationships: Head, C&I, Operations and Quality Manager, Program Manager, Academic Manager other Teachers/Trainers and Navitas Careers and Internships staff Responsible for:
No direct reports
Principal accountabilities: The position of Professional Year Teacher has primary responsibilities to ensure that the delivery of training and assessment activities are conducted in accordance with guidelines and instructions provided by NCI management, as follows: Training −
Ensuring a high level of customer service for all clients
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Delivering quality training and applying adult learning principles and following the CLS training methodology
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Producing effective learning outcomes
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Proactively and continuously improving professional competence as a CLS Professional Year Teacher
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Producing positive group dynamics and experience in the training room
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Applying company policies, procedures and communications protocol
Assessment −
Understanding the performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence (if applicable) that needs to be met by the assessment
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Conducting, documenting and continuously improving competency based assessment
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Ensuring all AQTF requirements are documented while conducting assessment
−
Ensuring all CLS business procedures are followed and documented while conducting assessment
−
Ensuring students complete assessments on time
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Completing assessments and providing feedback to students in a timely manner
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Participation in moderation sessions as required by CLS
Compliance −
Complying with all AQTF and relevant registering bodies requirements
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Complying with all requirements to document training and assessment
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Complying with all CLS policies and procedures
Development −
Contributing to the ongoing continuous improvement and development of the Professional Year Program as required.
Other Contributions −
Contributing to the development and ongoing success of the Professional Year Teacher network
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Commitment to ongoing professional development
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Attendance at the regular Teachers meetings
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Training and assessing in other areas of the business as required
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Special projects as agreed
SELECTION CRITERIA Knowledge, Skills, Judgement and Problem Solving, Flexibility −
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA 40104)
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Successful relevant industry experience and relevant qualifications
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Excellence in teaching adults and adult learning techniques
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High level interpersonal and communication skills
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Evidence of creating positive group dynamics and managing any classroom incidents in the best interest of the client
−
Excellence in maintaining documents relevant for training and assessment
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Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team
−
Problem solving skills/solution focused
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Flexibility
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will be developed each year in conjunction with the individual. These KPIs will measure the degree of success and achievement in the position for that year. KPIs will be developed in the following areas: 1. Maintain CLS professional standards by ensuring that: −
An effective relationship with clients is developed and maintained
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Punctuality is adhered to i.e.: arriving at the client site at least half and hour before training commences, and completing the training at the published time
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Setting up the training environment before the class starts
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Complying with the CLS dress code for trainers
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Attending all CLS Teachers meetings
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Adherence to all CLS policies and procedures
2. Training −
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Delivering quality training on a daily basis by: −
applying the CLS methodology in every class
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gaining excellent (average 4) client feedback
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gaining excellent management feedback
Continuously improving professional competence in the following areas: −
knowledge
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the CLS methodology/activity based learning
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competency based training and assessment
Actively participating in team and/or individual projects as designated
3. Assessment −
Conducting flexible and fair competency based assessment
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Documenting assessment in line with company policy
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Ensuring assessment completed within set timeframes
4. Compliance −
Complying with all AQTF and relevant registering bodies requirements as a trainer
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Complying with all requirements to document training and assessment
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Complying with all CLS policies and procedures
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Participating in regular assessment validations
5. Development −
Contributing to the ongoing continuous improvement and development of the Professional Year program as required
6. Other contributions −
As determined each year
