This position is no longer open for applications

Work & Training operates across Tasmania and has around 40 staff based in offices located in Launceston, Devonport and Hobart. We are committed to increasing the skills and employment opportunities of all Tasmanians, including working with indigenous and culturally diverse people, long-term unemployed, and people with a disability.

Work & Training are currently seeking expressions of interest for a Workplace Literacy Coordinator to work with one of our valued clients in Hobart.

This is a 2 day per week role (0.4FTE) for 12 months, with the opportunity for continuation subject to funding.

It is a requirement of the position to undertake an Australian Federal Police (AFP) National Police Check prior to appointment.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

• A teaching or education qualification (TAE Certificate IV or higher, TESOL, or Bachelor Degree)
• A minimum 2 years’ experience teaching Language, Literacy and/or Numeracy to adults.
• Experience delivering adult literacy programs for people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse. (CALD) backgrounds.
• An understanding of the issues surrounding adult literacy.
• A knowledge of and an ability to apply the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), or the ability to quickly gain this knowledge.
• Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of communication skills both oral and written.
• Respect for and valuing people from a CALD background.
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational/time management skills with the ability to prioritise important tasks
• Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative

Applicants are invited to provide a written response to the selection criteria, CV and details of two (2) referees.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Harry Atkinson - on 6214 5177 or email harry.atkinson@workandtraining.com.au

Applications close Sunday 22nd August 2021