Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia's logo

Training and Development Centre Coordinator

Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia
  • Location: Highgate, Perth WA
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Employment Category: Permanent
  • Remuneration: $78,489.75 - $86,569.58 per annum pro rata + superannuation + salary sacrifice

The Training and Development Centre Coordinator is accountable to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, and is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all operational activities and functions of the AHCWA Training and Development Centre (TD&C). This includes developing and maintaining quality, safety, risk, compliance and governance systems, to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the TD&C.

The occupant will work collaboratively with a wide range of people from within and beyond the organisation to achieve quality improvements and strategic goals and act as a resource for all employees within the organisation on quality, risk and safety issues.
The Training and Development Centre, which became a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in 2008, delivers a number of accredited and non-accredited qualifications and workshops providing culturally appropriate education and training to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people across Western Australia.

The Training and Development Centre Coordinator will formulate policies, based on sound risk management principles, and in accordance with delegated authority, to manage the compliance assessment of the AHCWA RTO against regulatory requirements.

To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here or visit https://www.ahcwa.org.au

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

  • Experience with quality management systems, including compliance, quality assurance, auditing and risk management.
  • Experience developing, implementing and reviewing policies, procedures, checklists, audit tools and forms.
  • Excellent liaison, verbal and negotiation skills, including the ability to effectively deal with a diverse range of clients, stakeholders and authorities.
  • The ability to work under high pressure situations in a calm and professional manner.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to, quality and compliance principles.
  • Demonstrated experience in the use of quality processes, including outcome measures/ performance indicators, performance monitoring, benchmarking and review.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills including consultation skills and the ability to proactively establish and sustain effective stakeholder relationships.
  • Strong organisational skills, the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines.
  • An understanding of the issues including social determinants affecting Aboriginal people health status in contemporary Australian society.
  • An understanding of audit processes including the ability to prepare and undertake an internal audit process.
  • Demonstrated ability to uphold the principles of cultural safety including an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ideally, in addition to be above, we are looking for someone who:

  • Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by their community.
  • Has experience working within a Registered Training Organisation, including exposure to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), National VET Regulator (NVR), VET Fee Help and WA state funding obligations and standards.
  • Has their TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent competencies).
  • Has excellent liaison, verbal and negotiation skills, including the ability to effectively deal with a diverse range of clients, stakeholders and authorities.
  • Has demonstrated experience and knowledge of the VET Quality Framework, and/or AQF, NVR, VET Fee Help and WA state funding obligations and standards.

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA "C" Class Driver's Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

In accordance with AHCWA's COVID-19 Safety Policy and Procedure, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated (including any booster shots if required) against COVID-19. Applicants will be required to demonstrate proof of vaccination prior to appointment. This includes either an immunisation history statement or a COVID-19 digital certificate.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $78,489.75 - $86,569.58 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

  • Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
  • Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
  • Up to 10 days' Study Leave per year
  • 17.5% Annual Leave loading
  • Bring Your Dog To Work Day
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Up to 2 days' Volunteer Leave per year
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

For further information about this position please call Lailah Eloche, People and Culture Officer, on 08 9227 1631.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

This job ad has now expired, and applications are no longer being accepted.
Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia's logo

Email me more jobs like this.

Daily