We are seeking to establish a Vocational Trainer and Assessor pool for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) is the main centre for Kindergarten to Year 12 distance education and online learning. It provides quality education for students who for various reasons cannot attend classes in a mainstream school.
SIDE caters for Western Australian students who are:
- geographically isolated
- temporarily living overseas or travelling within Australia or overseas and not enrolled at a local school
- enrolled full-time in a registered dance/ballet school
- involved in elite performance including sport, theatre and music
- school-based students whose local schools are unable to offer appropriate courses
- unable to attend regular school due to severe health conditions
Find out more about our school by visiting www.side.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will prepare, deliver, and assess training programs in line with established delivery and assessment plans and strategies. They will instruct, train and assess groups of secondary students, delivering practical skill demonstrations where required. Suitable applicants would also induct and mentor students throughout their training, ensuring a clear understanding of course requirements, timelines, and available resources.
They will ideally, provide constructive feedback on student progress and assessment outcomes, offering guidance on future learning pathways. Suitable applicants will also contribute to the ongoing improvement of training and assessment resources by providing feedback and suggestions. Accurate maintenance of training records and timely reporting of assessment results will also be expected.
In addition, suitable applicants will ideally, establish and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders, including schools, students, parents, and employers. They will ideally display a commitment to safe work practices by complying with all relevant 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 Shannon Laidler, Manager on (08) 9311 1400 or shannon.laidler@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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- hold one of the following:
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- TAE 40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment;
- TAE 40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: and
- TAELLN411 or TAELLN401A; and:
- TAEASS502 or TAEASS502A or TAEASS502B;
- a relevant higher qualification
- hold and maintain a current ‘C’ class drivers’ licence
- undertake travel throughout the state, including overnight stays in non-metropolitan locations and remote locations as required
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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated relevant and current industry skills, knowledge, experience and competency in a relevant industry or professional field.
- Demonstrated comprehensive understanding and sound knowledge of Training Packages, Australian Qualifications Framework, the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 and competency based training and assessment.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver quality training and assessment to diverse learners, under a range of conditions and contexts.
- Demonstrated sound written and verbal communication skills with the appropriate interpersonal skills for working with young people and culturally diverse learners.
- Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills and the ability to work as a member of a team and offer innovative solutions to support the organisation’s vision.
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: SS/SS971622
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 June 2025
