Learning Centre Coordinator – Willowra

Batchelor Institute is the only First Nations dual sector tertiary education provider in Australia. The Institute is uniquely positioned to recognise multiple ways of being, doing and knowing in the world. The Institute recognises the Sovereignty of multiple Nations and privilege the positioning of First Nations peoples as knowledge holders in all educational transactions with Western knowledge systems. To play a key role in understanding of Council’s vision to enlist First Nation’s perspectives, philosophies and practices in all learning and teaching and operations of the Institute.

Primary Objective: The Learning Centre Coordinator is responsible for the day to day running of the Learning Centre. The Coordinator works closely with the local Advisory Group to determine priorities for providing education and training opportunities for adult community members to improve their employment opportunities and life skills, especially core language, literacy and numeracy skills.

The Learning Centre aims to provide for a wide range of formal and informal adult education and training. The Coordinator plays a key role in recruiting, training and supporting casual, local staff to gain the skills required to eventually manage and coordinate the Learning Centre. The Coordinator and local staff work together to ensure that the community has daily access to use the computer, internet and library facilities at times negotiated with the local Advisory Group.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day running of the Learning Centre, including reporting maintenance and ICT issues, and ordering goods and services. Work with Institute staff to resolve issues.
• Establish and convene a local Advisory Group at the beginning of each academic term to establish a term-based training plan of community identified informal and formal training priorities.
• Liaise with the Advisory Group to provide cultural advice and support to the Learning Centre Coordinator including the development of local guidelines and rules for the Centre.
• Recruit, train and supervise casual staff employed in the Learning Centre.
• Provide flexible community access to the Learning Centre resources. Assist community members to use the facilities, including computers and Internet.
• Liaise with other service providers in the community to facilitate and/or deliver locally identified training priorities (for example WYDAC Youth Workers) as well as work experience and employment opportunities (for example CDP and local Council).
• Provide support to community members completing training courses: (a) enrolled at another BIITE campus: (b) through another education or training provided at the Learning Centre, including facilitating communication between the student and their lecturer.
• Collect quantitative data as required for reporting purpose. Collect data and write progress reports as required by Batchelor Institute and CLC.
• Mentor Yapa staff with a view to a future Yapa management of the Learning Centre.

Selection Criteria – Essential

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in culturally diverse teams within the social, political, and cultural environments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, communities, and organisations.
• A tertiary qualification in Education, Literacy/Numeracy, Adult Learning or similar (at Certificate IV level or higher).
• A current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) OR Diploma of Vocational Education and Training to be able to deliver and assess accredited VET courses.
• Experience working in the VET system including significant experience teaching VET accredited courses.
• The ability to involve community members and a range of diverse agency groups in the development and the operations of a dynamic Learning Centre while fostering a strong sense of local ownership.
• Strength in mentoring and supervising others in a team approach, including the ability to consult, negotiate and achieve positive outcomes.
• Proficient in the use of digital technologies (e.g., computers, office equipment and internet-based technologies) and ability to liaise with relevant staff to resolve ICT issues. Proficient to the level to be able to assist community members with using digital technologies.
• Well-developed problem-solving, organisational and administrative skills, especially in a remote location.
• Demonstrated understanding of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action principles and practices.
• Hold a current Australian Driver’s license. Must be confident to operate a manual 4WD vehicle and drive as a single driver on remote, dirt roads.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and practices, and ability to comply with Institute WHS Policies and Procedures.

Desirable selection criteria

• Warlpiri language skills.
• Experience living and working in remote locations, including Aboriginal communities.
• Significant experience working with people from remote Aboriginal Communities.
• Evidence of a 4WD driving course, including defensive driving on dirt.

Additional information:

• Applicants must provide at least one Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander referee
• Copies of qualifications must be submitted with application.
• Applicants must have an Ochre Card and a current Police Check and/or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement.
• The COVID-19 Safety Management Plan and other COVID-19 related information Policy and Procedure require all Batchelor Institute workers to have had a third COVID-19 vaccination. Temporary or permanent exemptions apply in certain circumstances.

How to Apply

Your application should consist of:

• A completed application lodgement form, available from our website.
• Responses to the selection criteria.
• A resume.

Please address your cover letter to the Senior Project Officer, WETT program detailing why you wish to work at Batchelor Institute, and the attributes, skills and experience you would bring to the role.

Should you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Mr Mike Crowe by email at [email protected] using the subject line: Learning Centre Coordinator – Willowra enquiry via EthicalJobs or 08 89518382.

To apply for this role, click ‘Apply Now’ to visit the BI Recruitment page and submit your application by the closing date.

A position description is attached.