Designation: Administrative Officer 6 Salary: $96,620 - $107,721 Duration: Fixed to 24/01/2027
Location: Maningrida College, Maningrida, NT
Job Type: Full time
RTF: 340045
Closing date: Tuesday 27 January
Primary objective
Deliver competency-based Training and Assessment programs based on nationally accredited Vocational Education and Training (VET) packages to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander secondary school students at Maningrida College. Work as part of the secondary team to innovate and engage students to improve completion outcomes primarily in Certificate 1 Maritime (Coxswains grade 2 near coastal)
Context statement
Maningrida College is located in one of the largest Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory, 550 km east of Darwin, delivering education to approximately 660 students from preschool to senior years and provides education services to up to 15 Homeland Learning Centres. The College incorporates a Family and Children Centre, Families as First Teachers program, Trade Training Centre, Learning on Country Program and Indigenous Languages and Culture Team. The College strives to provide pathways opportunities for all secondary students by fostering close partnerships with community organisations and other stakeholders and embedding vocational education into senior secondary years.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Delivery of Certificate 1 Maritime (Coxswains grade 2 near coastal) (MAR10413) competency-based training and assessment to VET for Secondary students including face-to-face delivery within the school environment and collaborate with staff in the VET and Secondary team.
2. Ensure all RTO administration tasks are completed in a timely manner including enrolments, learning plans, session overviews, course preparation, assessment delivery, student records, student reports and final assessment documentations.
3. Develop and review training and assessment resources to support delivery of accredited competencies and qualifications, particularly to meet the needs of English as an Additional Dialect (EAL/D) learners.
4. Develop a range of delivery models to support the effective engagement in VET programs and provide reasonable adjustments that meet the needs of students including literacy and numeracy support when required.
5. Ensure effective written and oral communication and engagement within the college and external agencies and work collaboratively with teams across the college.
6. Attend professional development as required to enhance skills in vocational training, learning and assessment including maintaining industry currency.
7. Maintain the Maningrida College vessel and Trade Training Centre in an orderly and functional manner in line with school-based, Department and industry policies and procedures
Selection criteria Essential
1. Currently hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or the ability to attain a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in addition to extensive boating experience and knowledge.
2. Currently hold or willingness to obtain Certificate 1 in Maritime operations, coxswains grade 2 near coastal or higher
3. Demonstrated knowledge and appropriate written and oral communication skills to develop, implement training and assessment as required in the VET Quality Framework (VQF) and Training Package Assessment Guidelines
4. Ability to manage and demonstrate participation in professional development programs, ensuring national standards for teaching are maintained for registration with the NT TRB and industry currency requirements are maintained.
5. Ability to work flexibly including managing pressure and time in changing environments and modifying approaches to suit diverse people and situations
6. Proven ability to interact effectively with teams in a cross-cultural environment and a willingness to learn and apply school-wide practices such as trauma-informed behaviour support
Next Steps
Please click "Apply Now" by the closing date to submit your application.
Applications must include a one page summary about you, a detailed resume and copies of your tertiary qualifications.
Contact officer: Brighid Cannon at using the subject line: Trainer Assessor - Maritime Operations Coxswains - Maningrida
Further information
Accommodation and utilities are provided in Maningrida community at no cost for this position; however, applicants must be willing to live in a shared house with another school staff member.
Registration or ability to obtain registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the NT (Authority to teach category 5) and a Working with Children Card (Ochre) are required for this position.
* See the position description attached below for further information about this role.
VET Trainer Assessor poster: (652×915)
Position description: Job