Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit VET for Secondary Students
Job title VET Trainer Assessor Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing / Fixed
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Alice Springs, Darwin, Palmerston, Tennant
Creek, Nhulunbuy
Position number 37515 RTF Closing 16/12/2025
Contact officer Laura Ryan, Director VET for Secondary Students, Operations at
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Delivery of competency-based training and assessment of nationally accredited Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs in a
school environment including face to face delivery and ensuring national standards are maintained within the training centre environment.
Context statement
The Department of Education and Training (DET), works to expand regionalised provision of VET to secondary school students. This role
includes working with students from 14 years of age and supporting them to achieve post-school outcomes through effective and
compliant VET. Delivery to these cohorts includes contextualising training and resources and supporting students with reasonable
adjustments while operating within a trauma-informed framework.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Delivery of competency-based training and assessment to secondary students including face to face delivery within schools and
training centre environments in both an urban and remote context.
2. Complete all Registered Training Organisation (RTO) quality and compliance tasks in a timely manner including student pre-enrolment,
enrolment, learning plans, session overviews, course preparation, student records and reports and assessment delivery and
documentation.
1. Develop and continuously review training and assessment tools and resources to support delivery of accredited competencies and
qualifications and participate in RTO validation processes.
1. Develop and maintain industry, local and community relationships that inform training, assessment and effective delivery of VET
programs.
1. Respond to student training and wellbeing requirements, including where necessary the use of reasonable adjustments that meet the
national standards.
1. Attend professional development sessions to maintain current knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment,
including competency-based training and assessment and maintaining relevant industry skills.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent) or a demonstrated willingness to complete the upgrade
within an agreed timeframe.
2. Demonstrated, relevant and current industry experience sufficient to deliver entry-level qualifications within the relevant industry
sector (Manufacturing, Agriculture, Tourism and Hospitality and Foundation Skills)
1. Proven experience in developing and delivering accredited VET programs that engage and meet the training and wellbeing needs of
secondary school students.
4. Highly developed oral communication and consultation skills with the ability to modify approaches to suit diverse learners and
stakeholders across urban, regional and remote locations.
5. Ability to provide informed advice to, and partner with, schools and community stakeholders regarding the design, implementation,
and continuous improvement of nationally accredited VET programs within their specific industry area.
6. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and participation in industry engagement activities to ensure
compliance with national standards and maintenance of current industry knowledge and practice.
Desirable
1. Relevant Certificate III qualification (as a minimum) in Construction, Engineering, Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Maritime
or Agriculture.
Further information
This position requires working with children clearances, a national police check and registration with the Teacher Registration Board. Visits
to remote schools may necessitate travel by 4WD vehicle or in light aircraft and include overnight stays.