Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference?

The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program delivers training to Australian’s aged over 15 years seeking to build their language, literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy skills to improve their access and pathways for further study and work. 

We are currently seeking qualified and experienced trainers to join SYC in this exciting new role based in our Berri site.

As a SEE Trainer / Assessor, you will be responsible for the delivery and assessment of high-quality language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy training to enable participants access to and preparation for further vocational training, education and/or employment. 

In this role, you will play a key part in the positive promotion of SYC’s Skills for Education and Employment Program and be part of a supportive and result driven team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking Pre-Training assessments for participants.
• Delivering engaging language, literacy, numeracy, job-search, and digital literacy training and providing support to students to access and prepare for further education, vocational training, and employment.
• Developing and maintaining positive networks and effective referral relationships with workforce Australia providers, local employers and the community, and sourcing work experience placement and employment opportunities.
• Ensuring all training delivered meets several relevant industry requirements and VET Quality Framework
• Completing all required preparation and non-teaching tasks associated with the delivery of training in a timely and accurate manner.
• Working collaboratively with the management team to deliver a best practice training product.
• Providing advice, support and mentoring to students.

About You

As someone who enjoys training and helping others to develop their language, literacy, and numeracy skills. You will be driven to deliver effective training and to support students on their learning journey. Successful applicants will demonstrate:

• Current Cert IV in Training and Assessment or diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education, and 
• TESOL or Language, Literacy and/or Numeracy practitioner qualification at minimum Certificate IV level.
• Previous experience delivering Language, Literacy and Numeracy or foundation skills programs, and engaging students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
• The ability to create enthusiasm and foster trust, cooperation, and support of others.
• ‘Up front’ presentation skills with the ability to adapt one’s approach and maintain effectiveness with a variety of people and situations, imparting knowledge and giving meaning to complex information and ideas in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.
• Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of ASQA standards and VET Quality Framework, Vocational Education, training sector, flexible learning, and assessment methodologies.

For this role, you will:

• Demonstrate or be willing to undertake Mental Health First Aid and Disability Awareness training.
• Be willing to complete a Working with Children Check and National Police Check
• Have a current valid Driver’s License, willingness to drive, and your own registered vehicle with a 4 or5-star ANCAP safety rating.
• Be eligible to work in Australia.

Why join Team SYC?

• Increase your pay with Salary Packaging options.
• Enjoy an additional day off to celebrate your Birthday*
• Access an additional one week of paid leave each year, through SYC loyalty leave*
• Stay healthy with discounted Corporate Private Health Cover
• Access our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Access to special discounts on memberships and fitness activities through Goodlife, Fitness First and Zap Health Clubs. 
• Enjoy special benefits with Beaurepaires 

*Qualifying periods and terms apply.

About us

SYC exists so everyone can succeed.

‍We invest back into the community, helping tens of thousands of people every year to create a life without disadvantage, to build sustainable independence and to experience wellbeing in all areas of their lives.

A non-profit human services organisation, SYC was founded in 1958 to support young people experiencing disadvantage in Adelaide. We now operate nationally, supporting more than 57,000 people annually with housing, education, employment, justice, health, and disability services.

We are proud to work with people who are passionate and professional, who encourage and value diversity, who are courageous, creative and, most importantly, believe in people’s potential. Our vision of wellbeing, independence, and opportunity for everyone encompasses the people we work with, as well as the people who work for SYC.

To learn more about us, visit our website: https://www.syc.net.au/services/learning

If you are passionate about training and helping others, we want to hear from you! 

To apply, please complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button.

Please complete the requested screening questions on the application page and attach your resume.

We’re proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer, and we commit to responding to every applicant.

SYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of our diverse workforce. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability to apply. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact our recruitment team, who will be happy to support you via [email protected].