Role
The role will require the successful applicant to be able to independently design, develop, implement and review the delivery of the:
1. ·22632VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies (which will supersede the previous course from 2024)
The alignment of our current 22470VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies being taught out, is to the metal trades with our Units of Competency including:
· VU23475 Safely use Hand Tools and Hand-Held Power Tools for General Engineering Applications.
· VU23476 Report on the Sectors and Employment in the Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Industries
· VU23477 Interpret and Prepare Basic Two-and Three-Dimensional Engineering Drawings.
· VU23478 Perform Basic Machining Processes.
· VU23479 Apply Basic Fabrication Techniques.
· VU23480 Perform Intermediate Engineering Computations.
· VU23481 Apply Occupational Health and Safety Principles in an Engineering Workshop.
· VU23482 Produce Basic Engineering Components and Products Using Fabrication and Machining Operations.
· MEMPE006 Undertake a Basic Engineering Project.
Delivery of the Certificate II in Engineering Studies (Metal Trades) is in the Geelong Industry Trade Training Centre¿s Engineering Workshop which is located adjacent to Northern Bay College¿s Senior Secondary Campus in Indiana Avenue, Corio.It is expected that the successful applicant will have high level skills and experience in the use of metal fabrication and machining tools and equipment.
The target audience for the Certificate II Engineering Studies (Metal Trades) is Year 10-12 students from government and independent schools across the Geelong area.Students may undertake the Certificate II in Engineering Studies as a VCE-scored subject or non-scored subject.
The applicant will be required to work as a team with other teachers and staff.
Duties may also include teaching Yr7-12 Design and Technology classes as required and based on the applicants skills and experience
Applicants should hold a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment as well as relevant industry qualification and industry experience.Applicants would also need to be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.This may include eligibility for applying for Permission To Teach (PTT).
The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes.
The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection in order to improve knowledge and skills to better engage students and improve their learning.
·Delivery and assessment of units of competence for the level of qualifications applied for.
·Assess students enrolled in the qualification as per the Learning and Assessment Strategy.
·Ensure compliance with AQF requirements within your job role.
·Competent knowledge of ASQA compliance and other applicable standards and legislation.
·Comply with all relevant legislation and policies
·Personal qualities which foster a high level of achievement in students
The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
2. Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students.
3. Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school.
4. Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal.
5. Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions.
6. Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.
Responsibilities
The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:
7. Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;
8. Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;
9. Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;
10. Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;
11. Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.
Who May Apply
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
Child Safe Standards
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DE Values
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
Other Information
Qualifications & experience
12. A passion for VET training.
13. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
14. Relevant Industry qualifications relevant to the delivery of Certificate II Engineering Studies (Metal Trades)
15. Minimum 2 years of Australian industry-based experience.
16. Capacity to relate well with students and peers at all levels.
17. Excellent presentation, communication and organisational skills.
18. Ability to prioritise work and follow procedures and processes.
19. Attention to detail and work accurately under pressure.
20. Demonstrated ability in working co-operatively and effectively as a member of a team.
Conditions of Employment
21. All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
22. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
23. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
24. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
VIT LANTITE
To be eligible for employment, transfer or promotion in the principal or teacher class a person must have provisional or full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching. In addition, from 3 August 2020, to be eligible for employment in the principal class or teacher class, a person who graduated from a Victorian Initial Teacher Education program after 1 July 2016, must demonstrate that they have passed the literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) requirements. This condition is satisfied where the LANTITE requirement is part of the Victorian Initial Teacher Education program completed by the person.