Join Our Passionate Team of Trainers in the West of Gippsland!

Are you a dedicated and compassionate trainer with a passion for empowering learners with intellectual disabilities? Life Skills Victoria (LSV) is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of those we teach.

At LSV, our mission is to provide quality services, education, and training that enables individuals to reach their full potential. We do this by:

• Encouraging life-long learning
• Providing a supportive and stimulating environment
• Offering experiential learning opportunities
• Being open to change
• Developing self-advocacy and person-centred practices

Why Join Us?

• Ongoing Professional Development: We are committed to supporting your growth with relevant, ongoing training.
• Engagement with Disability Teacher Networks: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your impact.
• Relevant Teaching Experience: Gain valuable experience in a rewarding, supportive environment.

We Offer

We have a number of positions available, with a start date in February 2025. Our workplace culture is inclusive, passionate, and driven by a commitment to helping our learners thrive. We hope you share this vision with us.

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or TAE40110) plus TAEASS502 and TAELLN411 (highly desirable)
• Experience and passion for teaching learners with intellectual disabilities
• 3 years of experience in the field
• Vocational Competency: Demonstrable expertise in teaching in the special education field.

Expertise in teaching in the special education field can be demonstrated by:

• Holding a qualification with a special education specialisation (e.g., Bachelor of Education with a Special Education specialisation, Master of Special Education, Master of Education (Special Education)).
• Ongoing relevant professional development
• Engagement with disability teacher networks
• Peer review or third-party reports detailing performance
• Documented relevant teaching experience

In addition, qualifications or experience in teaching literacy and/or numeracy are highly valued.

We See the Person, Not the Disability.

Our team is passionate about helping people with disabilities exercise greater choice and control over their lives. We are a group of experienced and dedicated staff with a wealth of knowledge and diverse expertise.

Why Work for Life Skills Victoria?

• We value our staff and provide a safe and healthy workplace.
• Professional Development days throughout the year to help you grow.
• A team of passionate individuals committed to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

For questions or further information, please contact Adele Jackson on 5127 7999 (business hours).

If you're ready to make a positive impact and continue growing as a trainer, apply now to join our team in West Gippsland. Together, we’ll empower learners to reach their full potential.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place sooner than the close of the advertisement, and we reserve the right to close the role sooner if we find someone that is suitable for the role.

Start your rewarding journey with us in February 2025. Apply today!