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

The Education and Learning portfolio deliver’s a range of accredited, non-accredited and case management services. We are seeking a motivated and student-focused Foundation Skills Trainer & Assessor to join our growing team at SYC. This role is based at Kent Town Head Office, with regular travel to our Elizabeth Learning Hub.  

In this role, you will provide efficient and effective training and assessment services to clients, supporting the development of core foundations skills. Your work will enable students to build confidence, strengthen their capabilities, and prepare for vocational learning, further education and entry to the workforce.  

You will assess and respond to each student’s individual learning needs, including language, literacy, and numeracy requirements.

You will also work collaboratively with the Training Management Team to deliver best practice training while advising, supporting and mentoring students toward their learning goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessing and addressing the varied learning needs of each student.
• Conducting student inductions into the course/qualification.
• Ensuring all training delivered meets the requirements of the Training Package, industry requirements and VET Quality Framework.
• Developing and implementing Training and Assessment strategies to maximise client and learning outcomes.
• Completing and maintaining all training assessment records efficiently and accurately.
• Monitoring and evaluating student progress.
• Ensure compliance with SYC Health, Safety, Environmental and Injury Management policies and procedures, and legislation requirements.

About You

You are someone who has exceptional engagement skills, the ability to interact effectively with students to create enthusiasm, foster trust, cooperation, and support of others to achieve quality outcomes. The successful candidate will also demonstrate:

• Time management and organisational skills, including the ability to plan, prioritise and achieve outcomes.
• ‘Up front’ engaging presentation skills with the ability to adapt one’s approach and maintain effectiveness with a variety of people and situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write timely and accurate communications, project notes and reports.
• Previous experience working with learners to address gaps in Language, Literacy, Numeracy.

For this role, you will need to:

• Hold a TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or its successor) or diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education
• Obtain relevant industry-based qualifications and experience
• Hold a TAESS00009 Address Foundation Skills in Vocational Practice Skill Set or its successor (TAESS00026 Foundation Skills Integration Skill Set)
• Be willing to complete a Working with Children Check and National Police Check
• Be eligible to work in Australia
• Have possession of a current valid Driver’s License, willingness to drive, and your own registered vehicle with a 4–5-star ANCAP safety rating

Additional Benefits

• Additional day off to celebrate your Birthday*
• Enjoy salary packaging benefits
• Access an additional one week of paid leave each year, through SYC loyalty leave*
• Discounted Corporate Private Health Cover
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Fitness Passport to support your wellbeing
• Wellbeing leave to support work-life balance

*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.

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 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.

SYC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with lived and/or living experience and people with disability. If you would like to discuss any accessibility needs, cultural considerations or support during the recruitment process please reach out to our Recruitment Team  - [email protected]. or call 08 8405 8500, we are committed to ensuring a welcoming and inclusive experience for all applicants.