TAFE NSW Teachers and Related Employees
Enterprise Agreement 2013 (including Bradfield College)
Proposed new classifications
Draft statements of duty
27 November 2012
This document contains draft statements of duty for the following
proposed positions:
Tutor Instructor 1
Assessor
Tutor Instructor 2
Educational Leader
POSITION INFORMATION
Tutor Instructor 1
(vocational area)
Location
Job Reference No. XXXXXXX
Proof of Identity. Applicants who are not already permanent employees with TAFE NSW
are required to provide this to the selection panel at the time of interview. Please refer to the
attached sheet for further details.
Applicants MUST address the selection criteria
Closing Date for Applications XXXXX
All applications must be lodged online.
CONTACTS
Campus Contact Officer
For specific information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the position contact
XXXXXX
Human Resources Contact
For further assistance please contact XXXXXXXXXX
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Tutor Instructor XXXX (discipline area)
Location
Total remuneration package valued to $XXXXXX pa, including salary ($XXXXXXX),
employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Duties: As listed in the Statement of Duties for Tutor Instructor 1.
SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications in the XXX
discipline and a commitment to maintain technical currency. (Note: this may include
particular levels of experience and or vocational qualifications. The relevant Institute
will insert the specific detail for the role).
2. Ability to understand the content of the learning materials and the processes used in
the discipline.
3. High-level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to be proactive
and show initiative and ability to explain ideas in a clear and concise manner.
4. Commitment and ability to facilitate learning in an adult environment and a
demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage students.
5. Ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a diverse range
of backgrounds and to provide quality customer service as part of a broader team
6. Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies.
7. Commitment and capacity to implement Equal Employment opportunity (EEO),
Ethical Practice, Ethnic Affairs Priorities Statements, Work Health and Safety
(WH&S) as they relate to the position.
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NSW TECHNICAL AND FURTHER EDUCATION COMMISSION
STATEMENT OF DUTIES
TITLE UNDER AGREEMENT:
TAFE Commission of NSW Teachers & Related
Employees Enterprise Agreement 2012
DEPARTMENTAL TITLE:
Tutor instructor 1
A Tutor Instructor 1 is responsible to and supervised by the Teacher-in-Charge, Head Teacher
or Educational Leader as appropriate.
The role of the Tutor/Instructor 1 involves a range of activities which directly and indirectly
support learning and enhance the educative process. These include the following functions
performed under the supervision or guidance of a head teacher or teacher:
1. Provide support to students to carry out tasks
2. Work in conjunction with Teachers and other roles as part of a delivery team
3. Provide tutoring support, mentoring, coaching or advice to students and clients in a
range of locations and modes to build skill and competence
4. Implement the tutoring strategy that has been developed in conjunction with the
Teacher and follow up students to encourage ongoing engagement and motivate and
encourage the students to complete their tasks and activities
5. Advise students on their subject matter and/or presentation of material
6. Provide contemporaneous feedback to students (i.e. feedback arising from relevant
class/student consultation)
7. Support Teachers and Head Teachers in meeting ASQA compliance functions
including documentation
8. Supplement the teaching activities by providing follow-up instruction and opportunities
to practice skills
9. Provide support and feedback by face-to-face contact, email, online or by other mode
using a range of media options.
10. Provide support to the department and attend meetings as required
11. Carry out administrative functions required to support the Tutor Instructor work
NOTE: This role does not prepare lessons or resources and does not deliver training nor
undertake summative assessment
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POSITION INFORMATION
Assessor
(vocational area)
Location
Job Reference No. XXXXXXX
Proof of Identity. Applicants who are not already permanent employees with TAFE NSW
are required to provide this to the selection panel at the time of interview. Please refer to the
attached sheet for further details.
Applicants MUST address the selection criteria
Closing Date for Applications XXXXX
All applications must be lodged online.
CONTACTS
Campus Contact Officer
For specific information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the position contact
XXXXXX
Human Resources Contact
For further assistance please contact XXXXXXXXXX
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Assessor XXXX(discipline area)
Location
Total remuneration package valued to $XXXXXX pa, including salary ($XXXXXXX),
employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Duties: As listed in the Statement of Duties for Assessor.
SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Appropriate technical or professional qualifications plus appropriate vocational and or
industry experience that meets the minimum qualification requirement of the National
Skills Standard Council (NSSC) (Note: this may include particular levels of
experience and or vocational qualifications. The relevant Institute will insert the
specific detail for the role). Note 1.
2. Demonstrated ability to develop and conduct assessments, validations and
moderations in the VET environment
3. Demonstrated understanding of VET regulatory compliance requirements
4. Understanding of the content of learning materials and the processes used in the
discipline and a commitment to maintain professional currency
5. High-level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to be proactive
and show initiative and good organisational skills
6. Commitment and ability to facilitate learning in an adult environment and a
demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage students
7. Ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a diverse range
of backgrounds and to provide quality customer service as part of a broader team
8. Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies
9. Commitment and capacity to implement Equal Employment opportunity (EEO),
Ethical Practice, Ethnic Affairs Priorities Statements, Work Health and Safety
(WH&S) as they relate to the position.
NOTE: 1
Appropriate technical or professional qualifications plus appropriate vocational and or
industry experience that meets the minimum qualification requirement of the National Skills
Standard Council (NSSC) - that is:
a. hold the TAE10 Assessor Skill Set or be able to demonstrate equivalence of
competencies; and
b. be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
c. be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills
as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
Team approach to assessment is allowed where team has combined expertise in (a (b) and
(c)
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NSW TECHNICAL AND FURTHER EDUCATION COMMISSION
STATEMENT OF DUTIES
TITLE UNDER AGREEMENT:
TAFE Commission of NSW Teachers & Related
Employees Enterprise Agreement 2012
DEPARTMENTAL TITLE:
Assessor
An Assessor is responsible to and supervised by the Teacher-in-Charge, Head Teacher or
Educational Leader as appropriate.
The role of the Assessor involves a range of activities which directly and indirectly support
learning and enhance the educative process. An Assessor may:
1. As part of a team including a teacher or head teacher, design, validate and carry
out assessments and moderations. This may be in any environment, including
workplace, community or TAFE campus and may be face to face or via distance
2. Implement an assessment strategy that has been developed in conjunction with the
Teacher
3. Develop and carry out independent assessments
4. Identify gaps that may require further training by teachers
5. Support Teachers and Head Teachers in meeting ASQA compliance functions
including documentation
6. Work in conjunction with Teachers and other roles as part of a delivery team
7. Identify and handle with sensitivity the differing needs and requirements of the
candidates, the local enterprise/s and / or industry
8. Carry out necessary administrative and compliance work associated with
assessment, validations and moderations
9. Motivate and encourage the candidates to complete their tasks and activities
10. Provide support to the department and attend meetings as required
NOTE: This role does not deliver training.
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POSITION INFORMATION
Tutor Instructor 2
(vocational area)
Location
Job Reference No. XXXXXXX
Proof of Identity. Applicants who are not already permanent employees with TAFE NSW
are required to provide this to the selection panel at the time of interview. Please refer to the
attached sheet for further details.
Applicants MUST address the selection criteria
Closing Date for Applications XXXXX
All applications must be lodged online.
CONTACTS
Campus Contact Officer
For specific information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the position contact
XXXXXX
Human Resources Contact
For further assistance please contact XXXXXXXXXX
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Tutor Instructor 2 XXXX (discipline area)
Location
Total remuneration package valued to $XXXXXX pa, including salary ($XXXXXXX),
employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Duties: As listed in the Statement of Duties for Tutor Instructor 2.
SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Appropriate technical or professional qualifications plus appropriate vocational
and or industry experience that meets the minimum qualification requirement of
the National Skills Standard Council (NSSC). (Note: this may include particular
levels of experience and or vocational qualifications. The relevant Institute will
insert the specific detail for the role)).
2. Substantial discipline knowledge as it relates to this position and a commitment to
maintain professional currency.
3. Demonstrated ability to use a diverse range of training and assessment methods
and understanding of the content of the learning materials and the processes
used in the discipline in the VET environment
4. Ability to facilitate learning in an adult environment and to motivate and
encourage students
5. Demonstrated understanding of VET regulatory compliance requirements
6. High-level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to be
proactive and show initiative and ability to explain ideas in a clear and concise
manner
7. Ability to establish effective working relationships with people from a diverse
range of backgrounds and to provide quality customer service as part of a
broader team
8. Skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies
9. Commitment and capacity to implement Equal Employment opportunity (EEO),
Ethical Practice, Ethnic Affairs Priorities Statements, Work Health and Safety
(WH&S) as they relate to the position.
NOTE 1
The Tutor Instructor 2 must meet the minimum qualification requirement of the National
Skills Standard Council (NSSC)- that is:
a. hold the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from the TAE10 Training
and Assessment Training Package as a minimum qualification or be able to demonstrate
equivalence of competencies; and
b. be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and
assessed; and
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c. be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and
skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and trainer/ assessor competence.
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NSW TECHNICAL AND FURTHER EDUCATION COMMISSION
STATEMENT OF DUTIES
TITLE UNDER AGREEMENT:
TAFE Commission of NSW Teachers & Related
Employees Enterprise Agreement 2012
DEPARTMENTAL TITLE:
Tutor Instructor 2
A Tutor Instructor 2 is responsible to and supervised by the Teacher-in-Charge Head Teacher
or Educational Leader as appropriate.
The role of the Tutor/Instructor 2 involves a range of activities which directly and indirectly
support learning and enhance the educative process in the delivery of enterprise based
contracts. These include:
1. Deliver pre-designed training programs and facilitate skill development, enabling
students to achieve their desired outcomes in enterprise-based settings and modes.
2. Support Teachers and Head Teachers in meeting all facets of ASQA compliance
3. Provide support and guidance to students to carry out tasks and understand their
learning materials and concepts
4. Work closely with Teachers, and other roles as part of a delivery team
5. Directly and indirectly support quality skills development using program resources and
learning materials developed by teachers. These activities may include providing
training in any environment or setting for enterprise based contracts
6. Using established tools as part of the learning program, provide student feedback on
skills development, undertake formative and summative assessment of learning
outcomes, and engage in assessment validation and moderation activities as required
7. Provide feedback to teachers about learner experiences
8. Contribute to section completions rates by providing support and feedback to students
through face-to-face contact, phone follow up, email, online or by other mode using a
range of media options.
9. Undertake a range of duties as part of an enterprise-based contract and under the
supervision and direction of a Teacher in Charge, Head Teacher or Educational Leader
to assist the team including, but not limited to:
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updating and documenting compliance requirements
student selection, enrolment and administration;
support and advice to clients;
industry and community liaison and promotion;
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undertaking training and professional development for themselves;
attendance at staff meetings;
recognition of prior learning;
workplace consultancy and advisory services;
skills analysis and audit;
10. Provide support to the section and attend meetings as required
NOTE: The role does not design learning programs; it uses existing resources and does not
develop course, curriculum or program resources and learning materials. Nor does it
undertake research.
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POSITION INFORMATION
Educational Leader
Job Reference No. XXXXXX
Proof of Identity. Applicants who are not already permanent employees with TAFE NSW
are required to provide this to the selection panel at the time of interview. Please refer to the
attached sheet for further details.
Applicants MUST address the selection criteria
Closing Date for Applications XXXXXXX
All applications must be lodged online.
CONTACTS
Contact Officer
For specific information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the position contact
XXXXXXXX.
Human Resources Contact
For further assistance please contact XXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Educational Leader
Discipline/s
Location
Job Reference No: XXXXXXXX
Total remuneration package valued to $XXXXXX pa, including salary ($XXXXX), employer’s
contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Duties: As listed in the Statement of Duties for Educational Leader.
SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Appropriate technical or professional qualifications, and vocational and/or industrial
experience, to be able to teach in one of the principal areas managed by the
Educational Leader. See Note 1.
2. Educational qualification at Diploma in TAE or above and post graduate qualification
relating to an Educational Specialisation such as assessment & evaluation; higher
education; technology; flexible learning; VET Pedagogy, or, a vocational qualification
at diploma or above in the relevant industry discipline (eg Diploma Building &
Construction). See Note 2.
3. Demonstrated high level educational leadership capabilities in VET teaching, learning
and assessment practice
4. Demonstrated current knowledge and skills in a relevant industry, discipline.
professional practices and technologies
5. Established and effective current links to industry and the community including
demonstrated record of building and developing strategic networks, partnerships and
alliances and a demonstrated ability to identify, plan and implement relevant courses
and services
6. High level understanding of current issues relating to the VET and/or higher
education sector including policies and legislation and a demonstrated capacity to
lead and develop a team of professional staff members and to undertake initiatives
and incorporate successful outcomes into the teaching and learning environment
7. Demonstrated experience in an educational environment at both a strategic and
operational level with sound administrative skills, and ability to plan, manage and
monitor financial, human and physical resources and experience in setting work
priorities, problem solving and meeting deadlines in a high workload environment.
8. Demonstrated sound interpersonal, negotiation and teamwork skills and a proven
commitment to quality customer service and high level written and oral
communication skills in English.
9. Demonstrated ability to implement Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Ethical
Practice, Ethnic Affairs Priorities Statements, Work Health and Safety (WHS) as they
relate to the position.
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10. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal education and training
policies.
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Note 1:
Current entry requirements for discipline
1.
To be considered for appointment to an Educational Leader the person must
possess:
i)
Appropriate technical or professional qualifications and vocational/industrial
experience as determined necessary by the Institute and as a minimum
complying with the relevant regulatory requirements. The person must also
possess an educational qualification at Diploma in TAE or above, and
demonstrate continued professional and leadership development; and,
ii)
Post graduate qualification relating to an Educational Specialisation such
as assessment & evaluation; higher education; technology; flexible
learning; VET Pedagogy, or,
iii)
Vocational qualification at diploma or above in the relevant industry
discipline (e.g. Diploma Building & Construction)
Note 2:
Teacher Education Qualification Requirements
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or demonstrated equivalent competencies is the
minimum teaching requirement. Other educational qualifications may be recognised upon
application.
Degrees and Graduate Diplomas in Vocational Education, post 1998 may include the
Certificate IV competencies, depending on the educational institution. However,
qualifications prior to this date in most cases will not include these competencies.
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NSW TECHNICAL AND FURTHER EDUCATION COMMISSION
STATEMENT OF DUTIES
DEPARTMENTAL TITLE:
LOCATION:
EDUCATIONAL LEADER
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TITLE UNDER AGREEMENT:
TAFE Commission of NSW Teachers &
Related Employees Enterprise
Agreement 2012
REPORTS TO:
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An Educational Leader:
1. Provides active, innovative leadership across the educational process at a college,
faculty or institute level by guiding and enhancing the professional competence,
educational standards, and program delivery to enable students to better achieve their
outcomes
2. Is responsible for driving change, improvements and innovation in educational practice,
application of technology, and professional development and support
3. May be required to teach from time to time, but has not allocated teaching load
4. Performs a senior educational leadership role for a faculty, several faculties, college,
campus or Institute. This may include some or all of the following, dependant on
business needs:
4.1 Working closely in conjunction with Head Teachers to lead the formation of best
practice in delivery teams
4.2 Leads the repositioning of course offerings and developing teacher capabilities to
meet challenges of significant new markets particularly across faculty lines
4.3 Leads a number of sections across different campuses or leading a large section
where there may be or have been a number of head teachers
4.4 Acts as Discipline Expert to liaise with specified industry, plan a suite of new
courses and develop capabilities to deliver
4.5 Drives the implementation of a major education and training innovation that impacts
on practices of teaching staff
4.6 Facilitates excellence in cross cultural educational delivery across an Institute with
large international student group
4.7 Lead workplace and industry focused delivery
4.8 Lead curriculum and product development
4.9 Develop & lead mentoring and coaching support processes across a number of
disciplines in an Institute
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