Miles State High School is seeking a qualified and experienced Vocational Trainer (Building and Construction and or Engineering) to lead the delivery of trade related certificates within our Trade Training Centre.

This is a unique opportunity to play an integral role in achieving successful outcomes for students and work collaboratively with the department and industry representatives.

Job details

About us:

Miles State High School is rural school that boast impressive facilities, approximately 210km west of Toowoomba and 330km west of Brisbane. You will live in a vibrant rural community with proximity to the city.  

Our dedicated and professional teaching team proudly provides quality education and excellent outcomes for approximately 160 students in Years 7 to 12, Our motto of "Strive to Achieve" is the foundation of our success. Small class sizes and a supportive community make teaching a great experience and allows for creativity and innovation in learning.

You will be an integral part of our proud long-term business, industry and community partnerships with local, state, national and international companies.

You will be part of a team that places explicit focus on providing a safe supportive environment that puts student wellbeing, positive engagement, academic excellence, and success for today and tomorrow at the heart of all we do. Modern air-conditioned facilities include: 

• Trade Training Centre • Wellbeing Hub • Hospitality Kitchen • Media and STEM Centre

Benefits to you:

• High quality subsidised accommodation (for families or singles)
• A highly attractive remuneration package, generous superannuation, salary sacrificing options and leave loading
• Relocation assistance
• A Supportive dedicated and innovated school team and community
• A broad range of professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to develop or lead areas of interest.

About the Role:

Plan and implement a program of instruction related to building students' skill sets required to complete competencies in a Certificate I, II or III Programs.

Assist the Principal, utilising stakeholder relationship building in the delivery of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) program for the delivery of authentic workplace learning opportunities that offer career pathways for students.

The Vocational Trainer will work in collaboration with the School VET Program Coordinator, however will be required to build and maintain strong and effective relationships with stakeholders of the program which include students, community and industry partners.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively to deliver program curriculum that targets identified skills shortages and enhances the transition from school to employment ensuring work ready students for employers.
• Plan teaching materials to deliver a range of activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work experience that provides students with opportunities to learn, question and investigate, incorporating fair and equitable assessment strategies, and maintaining individual training plans to meet the individuals learning style and ability, ensuring compliance with the VET Quality Framework.
• Purse and maintain effective relationships with industry and VET providers to ensure currency of knowledge and skills are maintained with a good understanding of current training package requirements.
  Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Trainer is required to hold a Vocational Education and Training Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE).
• Trainers must hold a Certificate II or above in Building/Construction and or Certificate II in Furniture/Cabinet Making with demonstrated industry currency and experience.
• The Vocational Trainer will establish and maintain strong, effective relationships with key stakeholders within the trade industry to support authentic industry engagement and positive student outcomes.
• Trainers must also demonstrate knowledge and experience in the use and maintenance of relevant tools and equipment.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR706418_26T Role Description (PDF, 281KB)
  Role Description