About us

Encounter Training is a prospective RTO focusing on delivering training that is practical and vocationally oriented.

We are a social enterprise supporting a small international NGO tackling poverty through projects in education, health, agricultural development and community sector strengthening. The enterprise is founded on the highest human values of empowerment of individuals and communities, intercultural connection and sustainability.

Encounter Training intends to offer training in teaching English as a second language, basic health care, leadership and mentoring and diversity and inclusion.

Invitation to apply

We are interested to hear from you if you share our passion for helping others, and you are a qualified trainer and assessor in any of the following areas of our potential scope of training:

1. 11245 NAT Certificate IV in Teaching English
2. HLT31220 Certificate III in Basic Health Care
3. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
4. HLTSS00083 Infection Prevention and Control Skill Set, or

HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

1. CHCSS00082 Lead and Mentor
2. BSBSS00117 Diversity and Inclusion Skill Set
3. CHCPAL003 Deliver care services using a palliative approach, and
4. CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support

Essential qualifications

You must have the following qualifications to be considered for this position:

• Training and assessment qualifications. TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or TAE 40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or TAE 40110 including TAE LLN 411 and TAESS502 or Diploma or Higher-Level Qualification in Training and Assessment or Adult Education.
• A qualification or skill set at least at the same level at which you are training and assessing.
• Recent industry experience of at least 3 years in the area in which you are training and assessing.
• Previous training experience of at least 3 years in the area in which you are training and assessing.
• Current working with children check
• Current police check for employment
• Experience of training and assessing through on-line platforms like LMS.

Desirable skills and attributes

• Exceptional training and assessment skills with the ability to incorporate multiple training strategies
• Sound computer skills, including familiarity with standard software applications (Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Sound understanding of the accredited training requirements
• Adoptable to new technologies
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team
• Strong organisational, problem-solving and time management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Accessible and great interpersonal skills
• Ability to contribute to the validation and moderation of assessments
• Appreciation of volunteerism, and
• Strong desire to serve others.

Benefits

We will pay the standard market rate of a vocational trainer (ranging between $35-45 per hour depending on experience) plus 11.5 % superannuation to the incumbents of this position.

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It encourages people of all backgrounds and cultures to apply for this position. We take pride in our inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work force and environment, and we actively promote them.

How to apply

To apply for this position please email your current CV and a cover letter to [email protected]. If you wish to know more about this position, or you want a copy of the job description, please contact us on O2 9560 5333.

To appreciate the good work we do in neighbouring communities , please visit our website: https://palms.org.au/.