• Location: Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE), 2 Central Avenue, Moorabbin VIC
  
• Hours: Part-time (0.6 FTE)
  
• Tenure: Fixed-term contract commencing as soon as possible for 12 months or as arranged.
  
• Salary: SCHADS Award level 5.1
  
• Reports to: Project Lead, Training for Respect at WHISE

Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Industry Engagement Officer to join our impactful Training for Respect project. This role is your opportunity to make a lasting difference in preventing gender-based violence and sexual harassment within the Victorian adult education and training sector.

About the Project

Training for Respect aims to build a sustainable and empowering infrastructure within Victorian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to prevent workplace gendered violence, including sexual harassment. This 18-month initiative, supported by WorkSafe’s WorkWell Respect Fund, focuses on enhancing sector-wide capacity, capability, and confidence, promoting positive and respectful workplace cultures.

Training for Respect is proudly supported by WorkSafe Victoria’s WorkWell Respect Fund.

Further information on the project can be found on the WHISE website here - https://whise.org.au/training-for-respect/ and further information about the WorkWell Respect Fund can be found here https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/workwell-respect-fund

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and Implement: Champion the Training for Respect project across the Victorian TAFE sector, driving effective delivery and comprehensive evaluation of training programs.
• Develop and Deliver Training: Contribute to the creation and delivery of online modules and in-person sessions that build foundational knowledge and strengthen leadership skills to address gender-based violence.
• Campaign and Communication: Play a key role in designing and executing industry-wide campaigns that promote respect, well-being, and effective referral pathways for individuals affected by gendered violence.
• Engage Stakeholders: Foster and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, participating actively in governance and advisory committees.
• Support and Evaluation: Provide valuable input into project resources, reports, and promotional materials, while engaging in ongoing professional development activities.

Key Selection Criteria

• Education: A tertiary degree in Human Resources, Adult Education and Training, or a related discipline, or substantial experience in the adult education sector.
• Experience: Demonstrated success in engaging with industry on complex issues, managing projects, and delivering impactful training programs.
• Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities.
• Knowledge: A deep understanding of the Victorian Adult Education and Training sector, particularly TAFE settings, and a commitment to gender equality and workplace violence prevention.

Desirable Criteria

• Familiarity with the Our Watch Respect and Equality in TAFE framework, the Victorian Gender Equality Act 2020, and related programs.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Current Victorian driver’s licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle.

Application Process

We welcome applications from individuals who are currently employed in similar roles and interested in a secondment opportunity, subject to approval from their current employer.

If you are passionate about driving positive change in the education sector and align with our values, we encourage you to apply. Submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria via the Apply Now button addressing it to the CEO, Kit McMahon.

WHISE is an equal opportunity employer and holds an exemption under the Equal Opportunity Act 2020 (H186/2021). We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

Be part of our mission to create safer and more respectful learning environments across Victorian TAFEs. Apply today and make a meaningful impact!

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