Teachers NetworkOrganisation / Entity: Taronga Conservation Society Australia
Job category: Animal Care | Wildlife Care and Management
Education And/Or Training | Vocational Education and Training/TAFE
Job location: Statewide
Job reference number:113-42367187
Work type: Casual
Closing date: 16/04/2024 - 11:59 PM
Taronga is looking for experienced, driven and motivated casual
Trainer and Assessors who are interested in joining a leading organisation in conservation, education, animal management and transformational guest experiences!
Several positions for the role of Trainer and Assessor are available and located at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, QLD.
- TCSA Salaried Employees Award, Clerk Grade 4, Casual Hourly Mon to Fri rate: $45.87 per hour
About the role…
The successful individuals will provide quality training and assessment to Taronga Training Institute (TTI) students, to support their learning, and contribute to continuous improvement, validation, moderation and quality processes to ensure the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) adheres to vocational education standards.
Key Accountabilities…
- Undertake accredited training and assessment activities including delivery and facilitation of Certificate II in Animal Care and/or Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care.
- Ensure all training and assessment and other course related activities are undertaken in accordance with the predetermined course program, RTO policies and procedures, VET Quality Framework standards, and the National Training Package.
- Design and develop course materials and resources including training and assessment strategies, curriculum and assessment tools.
- Provide support to students and ensure that services are delivered in accordance with compliance requirements.
- Comply with Taronga’s Customer Service Charter and suggest initiatives for further improvement to ensure industry leading standards are maintained.
- Communicate Taronga’s education and conservation messages both internally and externally, ensuring all communications align with Taronga’s values to inspire change in accordance with Taronga’s vision and strategic pillars.
- Comply with and suggest sustainability practices in the workplace to help achieve Taronga’s sustainability targets and reduce environmental impact.
About You…
We are looking for candidates that have:
- TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent qualification such as TAE40116).
- Hold an ACM30321 Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care and/or ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Studies (or equivalent qualification or experience).
- Strong demonstrated experience in zoo keeping and animal management (recent or current).
- Hold and maintain a current Senior First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
- Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check at own expense.
Benefits…
Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:
- Flexible Hybrid work model - Taronga supports a blend of in-office, remote, and on-the-go workers!
- Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga’s Sydney & Dubbo Zoo’s
- A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation across both sites
- Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
- Discounted Fitness Passport
- + more!
We Value Diversity…
Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.
Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.
About Applying…
Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application.
- Provide an example of a training program you have delivered. How did you identify and support student needs?
- Describe a time when you worked with multiple stakeholders to deliver a project. How did you plan and organise your time? How did you communicate to those involved?
Applications Close: 11:59PM Tuesday 16 April 2024