Position Description
Position title:
Senior Lecturer Defence Program
Position number:
NEW
Classification:
Academic Level C
Course:
Defence Indigenous Development Program (DIDP)
Directorate:
Enterprise & Employment Pathways
Location:
Batchelor
Tenure:
Fixed Term (3 Years)
Supervisor:
Director; Enterprise & Employment Pathways
Positions Supervised:
Defence Indigenous Development Staff (DIDP) Lecturers &
Mentors
Special Features of Position:
Refer to Risk Descriptor
Position Overview
Responsible to the Director of Enterprise, Employment Pathways.
This challenging and rewarding leadership position is available for a highly motivated and committed
educator with expertise in foundation skills program design and delivery, staff management and
contract management.
Based in Batchelor the position is responsible for the coordination and delivery of VET certificate
courses delivered as part of a workforce development program for the Australian Defence Force.
The appointee will be expected to:
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Be responsible for delivery of high quality program with excellent outcomes for participating
students
Build and maintain strong working relationships with Defence staff both on site and axially
Provide leadership and foster excellence in curriculum development, delivery and mentoring
services.
Be responsible for management of Quality Assurance processes and compliance for course
development and delivery;
Management of both academic staff and mentoring staff including monitoring staff performance
1. Detailed Statement of Duties
1.1
Provide leadership in the development of students with the intention of progressing careers
in the Defence services.
1.2
Deliver a quality program that assures outcomes which promote a culture of continuous
improvement by leading the team and insuring timely, quality outputs are delivered to
students.
1.3
Leadership and teamwork is very important in this role as the position calls for close
working relationships with Senior military staff, students, mentors and lecturers.
1.4
Ability to plan and coordinate a team, arrange rosters, organise training, liaise with other
departments within Batchelor Institute as well as external agents, such as; Police, Fire and
Emergency Services, management of Barunga Festival, Batchelor Council, Batchelor Area
school, Centrelink, and other government departments.
1.5
Lead, train and supervise staff to provide professional services to the DIDP in regards to
helping students gain entry into the Australian Defence Force.
1.6
Improve student’s academic ability particularly in regards to English & Maths;
1.7
Work in conjunction with Defence staff to ensure an efficient and effective program.Work
collaboratively as part of a small highly skilled team to provide policy, frameworks and
consultancy support and resource development services.
2. Essential selection criteria
2.1
A detailed understanding of the Defence recruiting process and demonstrated ability to
assist students overcome potential ‘obstacles’ to recruitment
2.2
Ability to conduct risk assessments and plan recreation and/or tourist activities of interest
and relevance to Defence personnel
2.3
Experience within the Defence Indigenous Development Program (DIDP), the DIDP is a
unique program especially developed to train Indigenous students in the Defence Services
or similar
2.4
Financial management experience, specifically with budget control and reporting.
2.5
High level strategic, conceptual, analytical and creative skills including demonstrated ability
to take a strategic approach and develop, implement, manage and review staff and
procedures.
2.6
Appropriate tertiary qualifications and vocational experience relevant to pre- employment
and workforce development programs for Defence personnel
2.7
Significant experience in and knowledge of, curriculum development, academic planning
and quality assurance in Vocational Education and Training particularly in LL&N or
Foundational Skills
2.8
Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain effective high level communication with
Defence personnel, academics and mentors for successful program outcomes
2.9
Proven capacity to work effectively in culturally diverse teams and in cross cultural
contexts, preferably within the social, political and cultural environments of Australian
Indigenous communities and organisations.
2.10
Demonstrated high level of interpersonal communication and consultation skills.
3. Desirable selection competencies:
3.1
Experience of working within Batchelor Institute or equivalent dual sector, tertiary
education environment.
3.2
Successful experience in working with Indigenous Australians, especially those in a military
environment.
3.3
Light Rigid (LR) Northern Territory drivers licence
NOTE: Copies of qualifications and evidence of experience MUST be submitted.
Position Risk Descriptor
Position title:
Senior Lecturer Defence Program
Position number:
NEW
Employee name:
TBA
Classification:
Academic Level C
Courses managed:
Defence Indigenous Development Program (DIDP)
Section:
Further Education
Directorate:
Enterprise & Employment Pathways
Full time:
Yes (Fixed term)
Statement of duties attached:
Yes
The following information relates to this position:
Special features of position:
Work related health issues to be considered:
Frequently or
Continuously
Intermittently
Not
Applicable
1
Stooping where hands pass below
mid-thigh height
X
2
Reaching above shoulder height
X
Forward reaching >30cm away from the
body
X
4
Significant sideways twisting of the body
X
5
Lifting objects weighing >5kg
X
6
Normal colour vision
7
Physical mobility and agility
8
Working in a noise hazard area
X
9
Climbing eg ladders
X
10
Working in confined spaces
X
11
Food Handling
X
12
Driving motor vehicles; please specify,
including four wheel drives
X
13
Exposure to chemicals; please specify
14
Exposure to dusts; unsealed roads
15
Exposure to animals; please specify
X
X
X
X
X
16
Exposure to bio-hazards; please specify
17
Repetitive movements
18
Outdoor work
19
Use of screen-based equipment
20
Use of protective clothing
X
21
Other hazards, please specify:
X
X
X
X
X
Available Training Courses (Tick relevant boxes)
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1
Bullying & Harassment In The Workplace
2
Due Diligence & The Liable Manager
3
Ergonomics In The Workplace
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4
Fire Awareness & Emergency Evacuation Training
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5
Fire Warden Training
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6
Hazardous Substances Management (including accessing and using Chemgold11)
7
Managing Stress
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8
Manual Handling & Back Care
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9
Occupational Health & Safety Representatives
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10
Workers’ Compensation & Rehabilitation, Including Incident Reporting
Version: 2015 - Dec
Authorised officers:
Director, Enterprise & Employment
Pathways
Approved: Chief Executive
Review by:
Dec 2016