HOW TO APPLY
Your application must include:
– a covering letter outlining your interest in the position
– a statement of your suitability against each of the Key Selection Criteria
– your current curriculum vitae containing names, postal addresses, telephone numbers and where available, e-mail addresses and facsimile numbers of three referees who will provide references when required, and
– a completed Job Application Sheet.
Your application should also include the following details:
– Educational, professional and other relevant qualifications
– Relevant work experience
– If successful, period of notice required to join
– Details of service with other educational institutions, public authorities and military service where applicable
RMIT’s Vocational Education and Training Sector (TAFE Sector) cannot employ persons who have within the last three years received a Voluntary Departure Package from any Victorian Public Sector Department or Government Agency.
The University also has restrictions relating to the re-employment of ex-staff members who had left RMIT with Voluntary Departure Packages, redundancy or negotiated separation packages. The nature of the restrictions depends on individual cases.
Do not send valuable original documents or exhibits with your application, as articles may be lost in transit.
Written applications quoting the relevant reference number should be addressed to:
People Services OR emailed to
Kellie Whitburn
RMIT University
City Campus
P.O. Box 188
Carlton South VIC 3053
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JOB APPLICATION SHEET
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APPLICATIONS ADDRESSED TO
People Services
Kellie Whitburn
RMIT University
City Campus
PO Box 188
Carlton South Vic 3053 / or email to
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Position Description
Position Title: Teacher (Biosciences)
Position Number: 50004526
Time Fraction: 1.0 EFT
Tenure Status: Fixed-Term to 31 December 2002
Classification: Teacher
Salary Range: $36,511 - $52,058 p.a.
Faculty: Life Sciences
Department: Health and Biosciences
Background Information: General information on the Faculty of Life Sciences is available on the Faculty’s web page: www.life.rmit.edu.au
Campus Location: Based at the City campus but may be required to conduct training and assessment sessions at other campuses of the University and in the workplace. The conduct of training and assessment may require intrastate, interstate and international travel. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
1 The University
RMIT University is a multi-level dual sector education, training and research service organisation, offering programs ranging from certificate level vocational programs through tailored programs for industry and community clients, to post-graduate research programs. The University has several companies that are responsible for commercial activities relating to the University’s core functions.
The University’s goal is to create and sustain a distinctive world-class university at the forefront of technical and professional education and real-world research, through continuous improvement and with all staff committed to quality management processes. As a world-class university, RMIT will be recognised as a leader in its teaching and learning processes, research activities and community services.
For further information see: www.rmit.edu.au
3. The Faculty of Life Sciences
The Faculty of Life Sciences has one department located on the City Campus and all of its other organisational units located on the Bundoora West Campus of RMIT.
The units located at Bundoora are:
· Department of Biotechnology & Environmental Biology
· Department of Complementary Medicine
· Department of Nursing & Midwifery
· School of Medical Sciences
· Faculty Centre
· Industry Training and Consultancy Unit
The City Campus department is:
· Department of Health & Biosciences
The Faculty provides a comprehensive range of TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate programs in biomedical, plant, environmental and health sciences and nursing. In keeping with the traditions of RMIT, these programs give particular emphasis to practical and vocational applications of the skills and knowledge taught.
The commercial activities of the Faculty are coordinated by the Industry Training and Consultancy Unit. Among the Unit’s activities are the running of short courses and tendered projects, and customising training programs for industry, both on and offshore.
The Faculty is continuing to develop and expand its already extensive research activities, which are of high quality and the outcomes of which benefit the community. Research is concentrated within areas relevant to environmental management, biotechnology, maintenance of health and prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of disease. The increased skills and knowledge gained through research flow directly to the undergraduate programs.
The Faculty offers programs locally, in regional Victoria, nationally and internationally.
4 The Department of Health and Biosciences
The Department operates in an environment which is characterised by: reduction of Government funding as a proportion of total finance required; increased competition in the provision of training services; increasingly complex training requirements on the part of industry; and changing agendas for the training industry on the part of Governments. In view of this environment the Department is expanding its commercial and international activities to offset the reduction of Government funding, as well as continuing to effectively provide Government funded accredited courses. To attain a position of leadership in this environment, the Department must continue to develop products and services to enable it to gain suitable market shares locally, nationally and internationally.
The activities of the Department can be broadly classified into the discipline areas of:
· Biosciences
· Complementary Therapies
· Dental Auxiliary Services
· Nursing and allied health services
The Department’s accredited programs are:
· Advanced Diploma in Health (Myotherapy)
· Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics
· Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
· Diploma of Applied Science (Biotechnology)
· Diploma of Clinical Neurophysiology
· Diploma of Dental Health Work (Dental Technology)
· Certificate IV in Health (Nursing)
· Certificate IV in Dental Technology
· Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
· Certificate IV in Pathology Collection
· Certificate III in Dental Assisting
The Department offers programs/courses using the facilities of both the City and Bundoora West campuses of RMIT. Through joint venture agreements, some classes are held at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. In 2002 the Department anticipates commencement of the delivery of off-shore programs in collaboration with partner organisations in China and Singapore. Flexible learning strategies underpin the Department’s delivery of education and training to meet the needs of local, national and international students. Commercial activity and a focus on customised, workplace based training to meet the needs of industry are priority areas for the Department.
5 Job Summary
Under direction of the Head of Department, perform teaching and associated duties required to facilitate the effective and efficient performance of the Department’s biosciences programs.
The teacher is expected to carry out activities to maintain and develop their scholarly and/or professional activities relevant to the profession or discipline.
An annual individual workplan will be developed with the appointee as part of the management of the Department’s strategic plans.
6 Specific accountabilities
Position Accountabilities
· To implement student centred flexible learning strategies to facilitate the delivery and assessment of courses/programs offered by the Department, particularly as they align to discipline expertise in biosciences
· To develop, implement and evaluate learning resources to support the flexible delivery of student-centred education and training within the Department’s programs/courses, particular as they align to discipline expertise in biosciences
· To develop practical activities, to supervise student practicums and conduct assessment of learners in the workplace/laboratory setting
· To monitor, record and report learner progress within assigned teaching units in accordance with University, Departmental and program team requirements
· To provide mentoring and counselling support for learners in academic and career matters
· To provide assistance in the coordination of programs/courses offered by the Department, particularly as they align to discipline expertise in biosciences including:
- Development of course/program time tables
- Maintenance of accurate data on student performance in accordance with Departmental, RMIT, ANTA and OETTE requirements
- Liaising with external clients (including learners, employers, Group Training Companies, other training providers, professional associations, community and health agencies)
- Providing accurate course/program information, delivered in a professional manner, to the range of external clients
- Attendance and constructive participation at program team meetings
- Active participation in the implementation of RMIT, ANTA and ETTE Program Quality Assurance processes.
· Implement Equal Opportunity (including Equal Educational Opportunity) and Occupational Health and Safety policies and principles in the design and delivery of education and training which facilitates the creation of a safe and supportive learning environment and provides positive outcomes for groups disadvantaged in the labour market
· Contribute in a proactive and constructive manner to Departmental staff meetings and planning forums
· Effectively represent the Department, Faculty and RMIT on external committees as required (including Program Advisory Committees)
Corporate Accountabilities
· Comply with any direction or instruction aimed at protecting the occupational health, safety and welfare of University staff
· Cooperate and consult with management and colleagues in the promotion of occupational health, safety and welfare matters
· Use safe operating procedures to maintain healthy and safe working conditions and to avoid adverse effects on the health and safety of other staff and students
· Take responsibility for their own safety as well as that of other staff, students and visitors to the University
· Comply with University equal opportunity, affirmative action and diversity initiatives, policies and principles
· To contribute to the strategic direction setting and policy making processes of the University and the Section by participating in key Group, Section and University forums and undertaking specific Section level project/tasks.
Personal Development
· To maintain a high level of academic and/or professional standing by engaging in a range of relevant academic/professional activities and personal development programs.
· To assume joint responsibility for career development by actively participating in various activities (eg mentoring, job rotation, secondments and joint group projects) and producing a jointly agreed development plan identifying key areas which will assist in your personal and professional development. These activities should be consistent with the Department’s Strategic Goals.
7 Qualifications and Experience
· An approved undergraduate and/or postgraduate qualification of relevance to the delivery of the underpinning biosciences courses within the diagnostic and laboratory technology programs
· Substantial industry experience of relevance to delivery of the biosciences program/course areas of the Department with particular discipline expertise in at least one of the following areas: chemistry, biochemistry, clinical chemistry, biotechnology.
· Holds, or is prepared to undertake, teacher training qualifications equivalent to Certificate IV in Workplace Training
· Holds, or is prepared to undertake, Level 2 Workplace First Aid Qualification/Certificate
· Experience in the delivery of adult education and/or training programs in bioscience areas of relevance to the diagnostic and laboratory technology programs
Preferred
· An approved undergraduate diploma/degree or postgraduate qualification in education
· Experience in the delivery of education and training programs for LOTE/ESL clients
· Experience in the development of on-line learning materials
8 Key Selection Criteria
8.1 Possess qualifications and experience as outlined in section 6 (above)
Knowledge of the current issues impacting on the delivery of vocational education and training in the biosciences industries including knowledge of principles and practices underpinning the implementation of National Training Packages
8.2 Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply quality concepts and client service principles and practices to the performance of duties.
8.4 Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to implement Equal Opportunity and Equal Educational Opportunity policies and procedures as appropriate to the level of the position
8.5 Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to implement Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures
8.6 Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, written and oral presentation communication skills
8.7 Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively as a constructive and proactive member of a work team in support of the Strategic Goals and Directions of the organisation
8.8 Demonstrated ability to facilitate teaching and learning in line with contemporary principles and practices of adult education
8.9 Demonstrated well developed skills in word processing and the use of information and communication technologies
8.10 Demonstrated well developed skills in time and task management
8.11 Demonstrated ability to manage working in a dynamic and changing environment