Vocational Trainer and Assessor

We are seeking to establish a pool of Vocational Trainer and Assessors for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Darling Range Sports College is a highly successful comprehensive Independent Public School with a student population of around 1,100 and over 120 teaching and support staff. Darling Range Sports College first opened in 1975 as Forrestfield Senior High School and later transitioned to a sports college in 2008. It is unique in Western Australia as the only sports college in the state.

As an Independent Public School, we provide specialist sporting programs in AFL/AFLW, athletics, baseball, basketball, netball, rugby league, soccer an swimming. Our teams train and play in our state-of-the-art facilities where athletes also have access to the strength and conditioning centre.

Find out more about our school by visiting darlingrangesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

Suitable applicants will design, prepare and deliver quality training programs and assessment strategies whilst implementing training packages or endorsed training courses and develop delivery plans and assessment tools. They will instruct, train and assess groups of students in relevant workplace environments as well as prepare and deliver skilled demonstrations as required whilst engaging and mentoring students in training and assessment processes, ensuring students are fully aware of course requirements, timelines and resources.

Suitable applicants will provide ongoing constructive feedback to participants on the outcomes of assessments and guidance on future learning activities in relation to these outcomes whilst maintaining and continuously improving delivery and assessment materials in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), training package guidelines and updates and the Department standards. They will maintain delivery and assessment records and report results as required whilst conducting recognition of Prior Learning assessments of students as required. Suitable applicants should establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to schools, students, parents and employers. They should also comply with occupational health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Erin Gisborne Pathways and Engagement Co-ordinator, on (08) 94530100 or emailing Erin.Gisborne@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  1. Demonstrated relevant current industry skills, knowledge, experience and competency in the industry vocation or professional field.
  2. Demonstrated comprehensive understanding and sound knowledge of the Vocational Education and Training Quality Framework, including Training Packages, Australian Qualifications Framework, the Standards for RTOs, Recognition of Prior Learning and competency-based training and assessment.
  3. Demonstrated ability to design and prepare training programs and assessment materials to a high standard.
  4. Demonstrated sound written and verbal communication skills with the appropriate interpersonal skills for working with young people.
  5. Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1004372

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 14 November 2025.

• Branch: Darling Range Sports College
• Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
• Salary: Level 5, $98,918 - $108,027 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)
• Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
• FTE: 1.0
• Location: Forrestfield
• Closing Date: 2025-11-14 4:30 PM

• Position Title Vocational Trainer and Assessor
• Agency Department of Education
• Salary Level 5, $98,918 - $108,027 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)
• Location Forrestfield
• Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
• Branch Darling Range Sports College
• Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
• Position No. Pool Ref IPS/SS1004372
• Closing Date 2025-11-14 4:30 PM