Teacher Hospitality, Tourism & Events

• Fixed term teaching role available
• The position is located at our Footscray Nicholson campus
• Showcase your teaching skills and industry knowledge and experience 

About Us: 

Victoria University (VU) TAFE builds on Victoria University's proud 100-year history of excellence in the delivery of vocational education, providing you with tailored, work-based, and flexible courses. Graduates are equipped with both the technical skills and thinking abilities needed to adapt and evolve in a modern work setting.

About the Role: 

This position is responsible for the student learning within programs offered by the Hospitality department, in particular the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and providing educational services within related industry clients. 

As a valued Hospitality, Tourism & Events TAFE Teacher, you will be delivering units as part of the innovative block model. The work will involve developing learning resources for the hospitality courses, as well as training and assessing students, and maintaining accurate records on site. The role also encompasses the development of resources for our hospitality, tourism, events & cookery courses.

An example of your responsibilities or duties you may perform will include:

• Training and assessment across Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Certificate IV in Kitchen Management and Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (Cookery stream) 
• Planning, preparing and delivering of the lesson plans and assessment of student performance and learning activities in accordance with the departments assessment tools
• Fostering a working environment that is respectful to all students and staff
• Establishing and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Monitoring student progression and attendance throughout their learning journey 
• Contributing to the continuous improvement for the course by being involved with the design, development and validation of its training and assessment resources.
• Maintaining accurate course and student records according to organisational and regulatory requirements

This role is being offered on a full-time (38 hours per week) fixed-term basis for a period of 12 months. The role is currently located at our Footscray Nicholson Street campus.

Salary and Conditions of Employment:

The full-time equivalent salary range is from $86,846 per annum to $110,121 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications, plus 11.5% superannuation. 

Conditions of employment will be covered by the Victoria University's Vocational Teacher Enterprise Agreement 2019.

About You:

We would like to hear from you if you are a passionate educator with strong industry experience to support our students in turning their passion into a rewarding career. 

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Completed a TAE40116 or TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or TAE40110 with upgrade units TAELLN411 and TAEASS502
• Hold a relevant vocational/industry qualification at the level of the courses or above and have teaching experience either in a TAFE or an RTO
• A current Employee Working with Children Check
• A minimum of 5 years in industry to be able to bring your knowledge and experience to the classroom and the ability to display industry currency
• Relevant skills in Microsoft office, databases and record keeping
• Current police check valid within 6 months or willingness to obtain one
• Experience in an adult education setting desirable. Your excellent communication skills will be a key asset, along with your willingness to continually learn and develop as a professional trainer and assessor

How to Apply:

For a position description containing the selection criteria, please click Teacher, Hospitality, Tourism and Events and to apply for this role, please click on Apply. 

Applications must include:

• A cover letter
• Your curriculum vitae/resume 
• Your responses to the key selection criteria as listed in the position description 
• Evidence of all applicable qualifications, licences, and documents

Applications close: Wednesday 25th September 2024 at 5:00PM (AEST)

Who Do I Contact?

If you have questions regarding this position please contact, Shawn Vlaeminck, Manager Hospitality, Tourism & Events, by email at Shawn.Vlaeminck@vu.edu.au.

Our Commitment to Protecting Country: 

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. 

Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.