About UsAs Tasmania’s publicly owned training provider, TasTAFE is a vital contributor to the prosperity of the state’s economy through supporting jobs and employment and the economic resilience of our businesses and industry. With a focus on practical, real-life learning, we work hard to ensure the training our learners receive is industry relevant and we provide real industry skills that are highly valued by employers.TasTAFE aspires to be a place of innovation, creating new ways of training, finding solutions, delivering differently and increasing access for all.The RoleWorking off-site at the Youth to Independence sites in Burnie and Devonport, the Teacher of Developing Independence will help those at risk of facing homelessness to understand their current position, and what goals they would like to achieve and how to achieve them.You will provide support for education and employment pathways and opportunities and re-engage the youths in education using Advantage Thinking. You will also lead essential lessons, assess student progress, and inspire continuous improvement.Dive into a role where innovation, collaboration, and empowerment of students are key, enabling them to make a significant impact in their lives and communities.This is a full-time fixed-term role ending December 2026On any given day, your duties will include:Develop and oversee teaching materials, resources, and equipment.Create a positive and engaging learning environment.Undertake training to ensure you are continuously evolving with your students.Support and mentor students to thrive and reach their fullest potentialProvide resources and knowledge of support organisations to studentsWhat will you bringTAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and AssessmentPrior experience in Community Services, Youthwork, or HomelessnessKnowledge in Mental Health, and the support resources availableStrong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, colleagues and industry stakeholdersExcellent communication and ICT skillsA current Working with Vulnerable People registration, or the ability to obtain prior to commencement.Supporting a Diverse WorkforceAt TasTAFE, we encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and members of the LGBTIQ+ community.We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexibility. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity in our community and we are committed to building a culture we are all proud of.Ask us how we can make this role flexible to suit you.Join TasTAFEIf you think this could be the opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply. To be eligible, you must have the right to work in Australia.Candidate screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know during the course of selection. For more information regarding this opportunity, please call TasTAFE on1300 655 307and ask to speak to a member of the Talent Team.Applications for this role close at 11:55pm on Sunday 15th June 2025.TasTAFE is determined to create a positive application experience for all candidates.We are committed to provide application outcomes via phone or email in a timely manner to all candidates.TasTAFE prioritises Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and cultural well-being of children, youth, and Aboriginal individuals.
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