Are you looking for an exciting new career within a secondary school environment?

About the role

This is an ongoing permanent full time position.

The main focus of this position is to provide high-quality, professional training and assessment in the MSF20522 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways qualification.

You will guide and support students as they develop foundational skills in furniture construction, joinery, and cabinet making, with a strong emphasis on workshop safety, accurate measurement, tool handling, and project-based learning.

In addition to delivering structured training sessions, you will oversee students during workshop activities, ensuring safe and efficient use of equipment, materials, and workspaces. You’ll also assist in managing workshop operations, preparing materials, and maintaining compliance with WHS and industry standards.

Essential Criteria:

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)

Relevant qualifications in furnishing, cabinet making, or related field (Minimum Certificate III)

Recent and relevant industry experience in furniture making or related areas (Minimum 3 years)

Working with Children Check

Commitment to WHS and safe workshop practices

Highly Desirable: Successful completion of Course in Safe Use of Machinery for Technology Teaching (22623VIC); or willingness to attain.

Essential Experience:

Experience working with youth or delivering VET programs in schools

Essential Personal Skills:

Great communication skills to interface with the various stakeholders, which include workplace colleagues, Secondary education students, management and restaurant customers.

Organisational skills to manage your own work diary – ensuring reliability and punctuality

Ability to work closely with and report to RTO management.

Applicants are asked to ensure that the following documentation is submitted:

A one page cover letter addressed to the Principal, outlining your interest and suitability for the position.

A current Curriculum Vitae.

A completed Application Form (which can be found on our school website, or by contacting [email protected])

Salary will be based on the CEMEA 2022. The level and subdivision of the successful candidate will be negotiated based on experience, qualifications and previous industry experience.

Applications should be addressed to the Principal, Mr Brendan J Watson OAM and be received no later than Friday 27 June, 5:00pm. Please email applications to: [email protected]

Interviews of candidates may occur prior to the advertised close date, as applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Catholic Regional College Sydenham is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees will be required to comply with the College's child safe policy and code of conduct, and support the ethos and Catholic Character of the College.