Work & Training are seeking a passionate educator for the role of part time Literacy Educator/Tutor for 3 days a week within our Children and Schooling Program. The pay rate is based on $90,000 per annum pro-rata. About the position The role of Literacy Educator/Tutor is to support the learning needs of Aboriginal children including language, literacy, numeracy, digital & employability skills. The role will involve working directly with children and their parents/carers and with a range of stakeholders including schools, Aboriginal organisations and other professional services to support children’s learning, engagement in school and pathways into employment. The Literacy Education/Tutor will provide support on a one-to-one basis in a range of different locations. Work & training are seeking candidates that have tertiary qualifications in education or a related field. Candidates will need to demonstrate/ or show that they have experience and ability to: - identify individual learning needs of children particularly in the areas of reading and writing - develop individualised learning programs to support confidence and skills - work closely with parents & carers to support children with their learning goals - provide support for children that have learning difficulties or a trauma background It is an essential requirement that the successful incumbent will have: - Drivers Licence and the ability to travel to different locations in and around Hobart - A current Working with Vulnerable People Registration - agree to undergo a National Police Check - the ability to provide support after school hours - excellent communication skills Selection Criteria 1) Relevant Occupational Check It is a requirement of the position to undertake an Australian National Police check prior to appointment and hold a valid WWVP Registration 2) Education & Accreditation Hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant field of expertise e.g. Education, Speech Pathology, Social Work etc. 3) Relevant Experience Relevant experience may include: · Experience supporting the learning needs of children who have poor previous school experience, difficulties with learning and/or a trauma background · Experience in the delivery of programs to support the development of literacy skills in children · Education, tutoring or learning support experience 4) Skills/Competencies · Well-developed written and oral communication skills and ability to cater to a diverse range of people and organisations · High level of interpersonal skills · Excellent problem solving skills · Well-developed skills in Microsoft office suite programs · Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as a member of a team · Good time management and prioritisation skills Candidates are encouraged to contact Harry Atkinson (Foundation Skills Manager) if they have any questions about the role and responsibilities. Email harry.atkinson@workandtraining.com.au Phone 62145177 Applicants are invited to email a copy of their resume and a statement addressing the selection criteria to the Foundation Skills Manager at harry.atkinson@workandtraining.com.au Work & Training is a large Tasmanian private registered training organisation (RTO - provider no. 1126). We have offices and specialist training facilities in Devonport, Launceston and Moonah. We train in excess of 500 Tasmanians per year across a range of industries in both pre-employment courses and those employed by Tasmanian businesses. The closing date for applicants is Monday 8 th September 2025.