Contract Assessor - CII in Animal CareWork From Anywhere

About the Role

Looking to get into the world of Vocational Education? This position could be for you. Contract Assessor's will support the Education Delivery team in providing detailed and effective feedback to students within the required business timeframes. As required the contract Assessor will support the Permanent team in reviewing student's placement documentation and determine whether they meet the requirements and unit outcomes for the Certificate II in Animal Care. This is an Independent Contractor position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessing Written Assessments via the learning management system
• Providing detailed feedback as per the Swinburne Open Education guidelines
• Completing evaluations of students to determine their skills against the unit outcomes for the CII in Animal Care
• Coordinating with the training staff to organise work placement
• Communicating your findings and evaluations to the training team with detailed notes in a timely manner
• Conducting assessment interviews with the workplace supervisor and the student

About You

• Diploma or Higher in Veterinary Nursing
• Cert IV in Training and Assessment
• Minimum of 3 years working in the Animal Care Industry
• Working with Children's Check
• Full, unrestricted Driver's License and personal car for travel
• Strong interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills

What’s in it for you:  

We offer a competitive compensation package, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative and supportive work environment. If you are passionate about sharing your industry knowledge with the students and want a rewarding career in a dynamic education environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 

Who we are 

UP Education’s purpose is to provide an exceptional learning experience for students that meets the skill needs of a changing work environment. We imagine what is possible if we think boldly and design study to be fully flexible within a digital world. Our educators use bespoke digital learning solutions tailored to each individual student to meet their learning needs and provide students with total control of how and when they study. We believe learning should be defined by the exceptional. We equip the next generation with skills and attitudes to last a lifetime. We believe that with great care and a focus on individuals, student potential can be exponential. 

Application info: 

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. This is a child-related position. If you are offered employment, you will be required to provide your Working with Children Check number for verification. For more information, visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian website. 

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work at UP Education, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment. 

1.   ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 

The below criteria are mandatory for regulatory requirements:

·        Relevant Industry qualifications, minimum 1 AQF higher than the course being delivered

·        Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Permanent or equivalent capacity in an Industry specific role related to the qualification being delivered.

·        Ability to provide evidence of registration to relevant industry associations and peak bodies as required for the industry area covered by the qualifications being delivered (must be considered current according to industry standards)

·        Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40116 or TAE40110 including Units of Competency TAEASS502 and TAELLN411) or TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training or TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development

·        Current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs assessment

·        Knowledge of AQF 2013 and other relevant accreditation schemes

Experience/ Knowledge/Attributes  

·        Confidence in using Microsoft Office Suite including but not limited to the following applications: MS Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

·        Previous experience using Learning Management Systems

·        Understanding of how to engage students in an online learning environment

·        Superior student and customer service skills 

·        Strong interpersonal as well as verbal and written communication skills

·        Interest in Technology and understand the impact on Education Delivery

·        Being motivated by innovation and change