Position description

Position title: Lecturer B - Resource & Infrastructure

Position Number: NEW

Classification: Academic B

Division: VET

Location of position: Batchelor

Tenure of position: Fixed Term (2 years)

Immediate supervisor: Senior Lecturer – Resource & Infrastructure

Position Supervised: Nil

Special features of position: Lecturer needs to hold a relevant Trade Certificate in Engineering with capacity to teach Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant Operations)

Position overview B in Resource & Infrastructure

1. The Lecturer B Resource & Infrastructure is responsible for the delivery of quality Vocational Education and Training (VET) within the context of Batchelor Institute's role as Australia's leading First Nations Tertiary Education and Research provider.

VET Lecturer positions within Batchelor Institute are aligned to the IBSA VET Practitioner Capability Framework adapted to the Batchelor Institute context1.

The Lecturer B Resource & Infrastructure is responsible for the development and delivery of innovative VET programs underpinned by the Batchelor Institute Both-ways principles of practice within the areas of Resource Infrastructure and Civil Construction as well as contributing to:

Teaching, management and facilitation of culturally appropriate training and learning activities Student assessments, maintenance of student records, supervision of students, and monitoring

student progression Liaison with students, community and industry partners Participate in activities and all other requirements of the Division of VET Business Operations Development of appropriate teaching resources and assessment materials

1 This is a modified document based on materials prepared by Innovation and Business Skills Australia Ltd, the original of which can be found on the IBSA website http://www.ibsa.org.au.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Australia License. (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/au/)

Detailed Statement of Key Responsibilities and Performance Standards

Domains of Work - Lecturer B

1.1 Teaching Demonstrate awareness of basic VET educational theories; determine applicability of theories to

the learning needs of individuals and groups. Contribute to development of resources and programs based on the Batchelor Institute Learning

and Teaching Framework, which generates authentic learning experiences; contribute to the design of flexible learning strategies.

Use strategies and skills to ensure learner engagement and achievement of learning outcomes; create supportive learner interrelationships; use a range of technologies effectively.

Contribute to program evaluation; seek regular feedback to evaluate own performance and plan for improvements.

1.2 Assessment Demonstrate understanding of the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence. Contribute to the development of assessment tools, or modify existing ones, to suit learner

needs and specified context. Employ a range of methods to ensure principles of assessment and rules of evidence are met

in assessment processes and decisions. Participate in assessment validation processes.

1.3 Industry and Community Engagement Liaise with enterprises and community to ensure teaching and assessment reflects current

industry practices and community values and aspirations. Participate in enterprise and community networks to enhance own knowledge and skills. Maintain vocational competency relevant to own subject area; keep up to date with industry

changes; participate in relevant industry and community events/networks/consultation. Contextualise program content and adapt teaching practices to suit specified enterprise needs

and community values and aspirations.

1.4 Systems and Compliance Understand the Standards for RTO’s 2015 and relevant legislation and ensure compliance in own

work practices. Develop own knowledge of key stakeholders such as ASQA and NT and state training authorities,

relevant training advisory councils, skills services organisations, and licensing bodies. Use current training packages and accredited courses, and supporting tools and resources, to

support training and assessment practices. Ensure work practice comply with Batchelor Institute policies and procedures; maintain accurate

and up-to-date records; use Batchelor Institute electronic systems.

Work Skills

1.5 Both Ways Cultural Competence Interact effectively with learners from a variety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures;

respect and value difference; identify Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) requirements and seek guidance, including from appropriate Aboriginal advisors, where required to meet learner needs.

1.6 Evidence Based Practice and Research Access and utilise information and research sources about VET practice and the VET sector

as appropriate to teaching level and industry area.

1.7 Leadership Identify own learning needs and obtain support for professional development.

1.8 Ethics Demonstrate ethical behaviour; Batchelor Institute values and regard for confidentiality.

1.9 Innovation Contribute ideas to enhance and improve work practices; is aware of and builds own knowledge

of digital learning practices.

1.10 Team work and Communication Adapt communication style to suit audience and context; build constructive relationships with

colleagues, learners and their communities and generate ideas for improvement.

2. Essential selection criteria

Applicants must demonstrate they are able to undertake the responsibilities of the position as contained in the position overview and are able to meet the following Key Selection Criteria:

2.1 Qualifications and LicensingThe successful candidate must possess a relevant vocational qualification at the diploma or degree level combined with a minimum of 3 years Industry/professional/vocational experience. The successful applicant will hold:

The minimum vocational teaching qualification Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 (or equivalent) and/or Diploma or higher level qualification in adult education.

2.2 Domains of Work

Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in Vocational Education and Training, including managing student progression that will enable vocational training and education programs in the relevant teaching areas to be researched, prepared, delivered, assessed, evaluated and administered in a variety of contexts, including remote contexts and workplace delivery, with reference to the above Domains of Work requirements.

2.3 Work Skills

Demonstrated personal and interpersonal skills for working effectively as a team member to achieve outcomes within an Aboriginal Vocational and Training contexts as per the above Skill Areas requirements.

2.4 Working with Aboriginal people

Knowledge of the social, political, historical and cultural environments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as relevant to Vocational Education and Training, and demonstrated capacity to work effectively and communicate appropriately with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, communities, organisations and staff members.

2.5 VET Management and Administration

Demonstrated understanding of and ability to comply with VET management and administration policies, procedures and business rules

2.6 NT Context Must be able to undertake travel throughout the Northern Territory by land, sea and air (eg. in a

light aircraft), possess a Northern Territory ‘C’ class driver’s licence with experience driving on unformed roads, and be prepared to stay in a range of accommodation and in various environmental settings available to the Batchelor Institute staff.

Must have working with children card (OCHRE card). Possess a Current criminal history check or the ability to obtain one.

2.7 Legislation and regulatory requirements

Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.

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

NOTE:

Certified copies of qualifications and evidence of experience MUST be submitted. A Staff Skills Matrix must be completed and endorsed by the Institute prior to an employment contract

being offered.

Position Risk Descriptor

Position title: Lecturer B - Resource & Infrastructure

Position number: Supn

Employee name: TBA

Classification: Academic Level B

Courses managed: Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant Operations)

Section: Resource & Infrastructure

Directorate: Vocational Education and Training

Full time: Yes – 2 year contract

Statement of duties attached: Yes

The following information relates to this position:

Indicated below are the physical requirements of this position.

Special features of position: Deliver training remotely on site in Aboriginal communities which requires travel by sea, air (large and small craft) and 4x4 vehicles.

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

3 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 e.g. ladders X

10 Working in confined spaces X

11 Food Handling X

12 Driving motor vehicles; please specify, including four wheel drives X

13 Exposure to chemicals; please specify X

14 Exposure to dusts; unsealed roads X

15 Exposure to animals; please specify 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 Work Health & Safety Representatives

9 Workers’ Compensation & Rehabilitation, Including Incident Reporting

Version:

2019.1

Authorised Officer

Senior Lecturer

Resources and Infrastructure

Approved:

Deputy CEO

VET

Review by:

June 2020