The role involves delivering horticulture training to male participants (learners) who have a court mandated community work order. The aim of the training is for participants to learn valuable horticulture and employability skills while growing and harvesting fresh vegetables and herbs.

Ideally you will have experience working in community education and have an empathy for participants involved in the Justice system.

Jesuit Community College is a Community-Based RTO and Learn Local Organisation that places a high priority on supporting participants who have faced educational interruptions. The college places a strong emphasis on working with individuals who have been disengaged from learning for various reasons, helping them re-engage and continue their education, training and employment journey

We seek to link people into a community of learning, offering flexible pathways to further study, work or meaningful and fulfilling participation in community. Our aim is to provide innovative, flexible and supported training to meet individual learner’s needs.

Our programs focus on the participants themselves to ensure not only are they prepared for a successful working life but also have the confidence and motivation to achieve anything they set their mind to.

This position is 1 day per week and would ideally suit someone who wants part-time work and work life balance.

About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

*Applicants must hold a:

• Current National and International (where required) Police Check
• Current Employee Working with Children Check
• Valid and current Australian Drivers Licence and own reliable vehicle
• Proof of eligibility to work in Australia
• Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in Horticulture and / or Permaculture

Desirable

• TAE40122 OR TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment OR
• TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment plus units:
  • TAELLN411 (or its successor) or TAELLN401A, and
  • TAEASS502 (or its successor) or TAEASS502A or TAEASS502B OR
  • a Diploma or higher-level qualification in Adult Education
• current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment ((TAE4116 or TAE4110 including TAELLN411 and TAEASS502)

To be considered in this role, you must:

• Have demonstrated experience delivering horticulture and or permaculture training
• Have demonstrated experience working with and / or empathy for participants involved in the Justice System and / or working in a community setting
• Be comfortable working outdoors
• Engage and build positive and constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and program participants
• Deliver training a consistent with program guidelines, relevant legislation and funding compliance guidelines
• Ensure program documentation is completed competently and on time
• Manage competing priorities in a high-volume work environment
• Fulfil the reporting and administrative requirements associated with the position

For further details please contact Josephine Boffa at Jesuit Community College on 9415 8700, or 0417 574 198 or [email protected] using the subject line: Trainer and Assessor, Horticulture - Jesuit Community College enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Position Description can be found here or under Employment on our website, www.jss.org.au.

Applicants must respond to each of the Key Selection Criteria within the position description and include names and contact numbers of three referees.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

A position description is attached.