Fixed Term, Part-Time Appointment (0.40 FTE) for up to 12 months with possible further term and/or permanency
Central Regional TAFE is responsible for delivering customer focused, industry aligned training and pathways to higher education to build a skilled, productive and employment ready workforce. We deliver 185 courses to 10,000 students each year in the Mid West region - Geraldton, Batavia Coast Maritime Institute and Technology Park, the Gascoyne region - Carnarvon and Exmouth, the Goldfields region – Kalgoorlie and the Wheatbelt region - Northam, Merredin and Moora.
We are an equal opportunity employer who is committed to supporting a culturally diverse workforce that welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Central Regional TAFE is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As a measure to achieve equality Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Therefore, preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Find out more by visiting our website: www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au
About the role
The Employment & Career Advisor is a member of the Jobs and Skills Centre (JSC) team implements strategies to engage with primarily Aboriginal job seekers and career changers to connect them to employment and training opportunities.
The Employment & Career Advisor encourages and supports youth and other client groups in their search for apprenticeships/traineeships and other work opportunities. Additionally, the advisor will maintain stakeholder relationships including the Aboriginal community, service providers and Aboriginal organisations.
To be successful in this role you will ideally have knowledge of challenges and opportunities relating to Aboriginal employment and training and demonstrated success in working in a service or support related industry.
You will also possess effective written and interpersonal skills for consulting, networking and building relationships with a diverse range of client groups, as well as sound computer skills in using the internet, Microsoft Office, email, and data entry.
Furthermore, you will have demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and within a team.
Work Benefits
Our employees have access to a range of benefits including:
- Salary packaging/sacrifice facility
- 11% employer super contribution
- Deferred salary scheme – receive 80% salary for four years with the fifth year as a paid sabbatical leave from the workplace
- Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years
- Fifteen days personal leave
- Four weeks annual leave and an option to accrue ten additional days extra leave each year
- Flexible working hours
- Paid parental leave – 14 weeks
For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Melita Fariss, Manager Jobs and Skills Centre, Kalgoorlie on (08) 9088 6940 or email Melita.Fariss@crtafe.wa.edu.au
Ready to Apply?
Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Application Information as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
Advertised Vacancy Reference Number: CRG027.24S
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit:
- A comprehensive Resume including two professional referees
- A written application addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact Establishment and Recruitment on (08) 9203 3735.
We encourage applicants to visit the Jobs and Skills WA website or call 13 64 64 for assistance with preparing your application, finding employment and career progression.
Other Conditions and Eligibility
Eligibility for employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance. If this position involves contact with children, the recommended occupant will also be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Card.
To be eligible for appointment applicants must have a working visa (for fixed term contract appointments) or permanent residency (for permanent appointments).
Over the next twelve months, candidates found suitable through this process may be offered appointment to similar & subsequent vacancies within the College, within other TAFE Colleges or across WA Government (subject to candidate permission being granted).
Should no suitable applicant be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date.
Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close Wednesday 13 March 2024 at 4:00pm (WST).
