Position description

Position title Learning Centre Coordinator

Position number 24037

Position classification Academic Level B

Division Vocational Education and Training

Location of position Willowra

Tenure of position Fixed term to 20 December 2019

Immediate supervisor Senior Project Manager

Positions supervised Casual staff (Trainee Local Coordinators)

Special features of position Refer to Risk Descriptor

Position overviewThe Learning Centre Coordinator is responsible for the day to day running of the Learning Centre. The Coordinator works closely with the local Advisory Group to determine priorities for providing education and training opportunities for adult community members to improve their employment opportunities and life skills, especially core language, literacy and numeracy skills.

The Learning Centre aims to provide for a wide range of formal and informal adult education and training. The Coordinator plays a key role in recruiting, training and supporting casual, local staff to gain the skills required to eventually manage and coordinate the Learning Centre. The Coordinator and local staff work together to ensure that the community has daily access to use the computer, internet and library facilities at times negotiated with the local Advisory Group.

The Learning Centre Coordinator delivers accredited training to meet an annual training target as determined by Batchelor Institute. The nature of the training is determined in consultation with the Senior Advisor and the local Advisory Group.

Detailed statement of dutiesManage the day to day running of the Learning Centre, including reporting maintenance and ICT issues, and ordering goods and services. Work with Institute staff to resolve issues.

Establish and convene a local Advisory Group at the beginning of each academic term to establish a term based training plan of community identified informal and formal training priorities.

Liaise with the Advisory Group to provide cultural advice and support to the Learning Centre Coordinator including the development of local guidelines and rules for the Centre.

Recruit, train and supervise casual staff employed in the Learning Centre

Provide flexible community access to the Learning Centre resources. Assist community members to use the facilities, including computers and Internet.

Liaise with other service providers in the community to facilitate and/or deliver locally identified training priorities (for example WYDAC Youth Workers) as well as work experience and employment opportunities (for example CDP and local Council).

Provide support to community members completing training courses at another campus or Learning Centre, including facilitating communication between the student and their lecturer.

Collect quantitative data as required for reporting purpose. Collect data and write progress reports as required by Batchelor Institute and CLC.

Essential selection criteriaA tertiary qualification in Education, Literacy/Numeracy, Adult Learning or similar (at Certificate IV level or higher).

A current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) OR Diploma of Vocational Education and Training to be able to deliver and assess accredited VET courses.

Experience working in the VET system including significant experience teaching VET accredited courses.

Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and sensitively within the social, political and cultural environments of Indigenous communities and organisations.

The ability to involve community members and a range of diverse agency groups in the development and the operations of a dynamic Learning Centre while fostering a strong sense of local ownership.

Strength in mentoring and supervising others in a team approach, including the ability to consult, negotiate and achieve positive outcomes.

Proficient in the use of digital technologies (eg computers, office equipment and internet based technologies) and ability to liaise with relevant staff to resolve ICT issues. Proficient to the level to be able to assist community members with using digital technologies.

Well-developed problem-solving, organisational and administrative skills, especially in a remote location.

Demonstrated understanding of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action principles and practices.

Hold a current Australian Driver’s Licence. Must be confident to operate a manual 4WD vehicle and drive as a single driver on remote, dirt roads.

Hold a current First Aid Certificate.

Possess a current NT OCHRE Card or the ability to obtain one.

Possess a Current criminal history check or the ability to obtain one.

Understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and practices, and ability to comply with Institute WHS Policies and Procedures.

Desirable selection criteriaWarlpiri language skills.

Experience living and working in remote locations, including Aboriginal communities.

Significant experience working with people from remote Aboriginal Communities.

Evidence of a 4WD driving course, including defensive driving on dirt.

NOTE: Copies of qualifications and evidence of experience MUST be submitted.

Position Risk Descriptor

Position title: Learning Centre Coordinator

Position number: 24037

Employee name: TBA

Classification: Academic Level B

Courses managed: Certificate I and II in Foundation Skills

Section: Community Engagement

Directorate: Central Australian Division

Full time: Yes (Fixed term)

Statement of duties attached: Yes

The following information relates to this position:Special features of position:This position will require:

Living and working in a remote community with limited access to facilities Living 300 to 500 km from the nearest major centre (Alice Springs or Katherine)Driving on unsealed roads in a supplied manual 4WD vehicleRecruit and supervise casual, local staffBuilding Warden and First Aider for the Learning Centre

Work related health issues to be considered:

Frequently or Continuously

Intermittently

Not Applicable

1 Stooping where hands pass below mid-thigh height X

2 Reaching above shoulder height X

Forward reaching >30cm away from the body X

4 Significant sideways twisting of the body X

5 Lifting objects weighing >5kg X

6 Normal colour vision X

7 Physical mobility and agility X

8 Working in a noise hazard area X

9 Climbing eg ladders X

10 Working in confined spaces X

11 Food Handling X

12 Driving motor vehicles; manual 4WD X

13 Exposure to chemicals; please specify X

14 Exposure to dusts; unsealed roads X

15

Exposure to animals; dogs in community X

16

Exposure to bio-hazards; please specify X

17 Repetitive movements X

18 Outdoor work X

19 Use of screen-based equipment X

20 Use of protective clothing X

21 Other hazards, please specify: X

Available Training Courses (Tick relevant boxes)

1 Bullying & Harassment In The Workplace

2 Ergonomics In The Workplace

3 Fire Awareness & Emergency Evacuation Training

4 Fire Warden Training

5 Hazardous Substances Management (including accessing and using Chemgold11)

6 Managing Stress

7 Manual Handling & Back Care

8 Occupational Health & Safety Representatives

9 Workers’ Compensation & Rehabilitation, Including Incident Reporting