Position Description
Position title: / Lecturer, ATSI Primary Health Care
Position number: / NEW
Position classification: / Academic Level B
Division: / Directorate of Further Education
Location of position: / Batchelor
Tenure of position: / 3 Year Fixed Term
Immediate supervisor: / Course Coordinator, Primary Health Care
Positions supervised: / Nil
Special features of position: / Travel is essential; refer to Risk Descriptor

Position overview

Responsible for delivery of approved training programs in Indigenous primary health care:

  • Teaching, management and facilitation of culturally appropriate teaching and learning activities;
  • Student assessments, maintenance of student records, supervision of students, and monitoring student progression;
  • Liaison with remote Aboriginal communities and health industry partners; and
  • Participate in research activities and all requirements of the course and Health Services, Arts & Foundation Skills, VET Division
  • Development of teaching resources and assessment material.

Detailed Statement of Duties

  1. Delivery of ATSI Primary Health Care training courses at both remote Indigenous Australian communities and campus based as required. Including lectures, tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, work experience and student field excursions, in styles appropriate to the client group.
  2. Prepare training schedules and plans, application and enrolment forms and associated resources required for the effective and efficient delivery of the ATSI Primary Health Care course.
  3. Develop appropriate teaching materials which respond to clients learning needs. In particular, provide specialist technical knowledge and input into the development of a workplace English language, literacy and numeracy course.
  4. Participate in flexible course delivery strategies.
  5. Conduct and/or organise workplace assessment as required.
  6. Maintain all student records as required; report progression of students to the Faculty.
  1. Undertake the basic administrative tasks required of all Batchelor Institute staff in relation to course delivery.
  2. Advise students on and document assessments of student competency according to the Institute’s Academic Rules and the national quality standards (ASQA). Consult with and counsel students on their academic progress and recommend appropriate action.
  3. Participate in research and/or fee-based activities.
  4. Maintain personal professional development.
  5. Attend VET Division and Institute meetings as required, and participate in quality assurance activities and programs.
  6. Other duties with the range of skills normally associated with this designation.

Essential selection criteria

  1. Current registration with AHPRA and 3 years experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner (ATSIHP) or 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse.
  2. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) for delivery in the VET sector.
  3. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively within the social, political and cultural environments of indigenous Australian communities and organisations and communicate sensitively and effectively with indigenous Australians, including adult students and community members.
  4. Proven capacity to work effectively with others in a culturally diverse team, as well as being able to operate independently of direct supervision, undertake research and other professional development activities with good organisational and time management skills to undertake a range of administrative, supervisory and liaison tasks including computer technology and electronic communications.
  5. Demonstrated capacity to undertake course/unit coordination and teaching with limited resources at a community level and to initiate and develop culturally appropriate curriculum teaching resources in ATSI Primary Health Care, and evaluate their effectiveness responding effectively to the learning needs of adult Indigenous Australian students.
  6. Must be able to undertake travel throughout the Northern Territory in a light aircraft, must possess a Northern Territory ‘C’ class drivers licence with experience of driving on unformed roads, and must be prepared to stay in a range of accommodation available to the Batchelor Institute staff, including camping out.
  7. Demonstrated understanding of equal opportunities, affirmative action and quality assurance (ASQA) principles and practices.

Desirable selection criteria

NOTE:

  1. Copies of qualifications and evidence of experience MUST be submitted.
  2. A Staffing Matrix MUST be completed on commencement of duties.
Position title: / Lecturer, ATSI Primary Health Care
Position number: / NEW
Position classification: / Academic Level B
Division: / Directorate of Further Education, Humanities
Department: / Clinical Health
Course: / Certificate II, IV and Diploma in ATSI Primary Health Care
Tenure of position: / 3 Year Fixed Term
Statement of duties attached: / Yes

Special features of this position

  • Travel is essential

Work related health issues to be considered

Physical requirements of this position

Frequently or Continuously / Intermittently / Not Applicable
1 / Stooping where hands pass below mid-thigh height / ☐ / ☒ / ☐
2 / Reaching above shoulder height / ☐ / ☒ / ☐
3 / Forward reaching >30cm away from the body / ☐ / ☒ / ☐
4 / Significant sideways twisting of the body / ☐ / ☒ / ☐
5 / Lifting objects weighing >5kg / ☐ / ☒ / ☐
6 / Normal colour vision / ☐ / ☐ / ☒
7 / Physical mobility and agility / ☒ / ☐ / ☐
8 / Working in a noise hazard area / ☐ / ☐ / ☒
9 / Climbing e.g. ladders / ☐ / ☐ / ☒
10 / Working in confined spaces / ☐ / ☐ / ☒
11 / Food Handling / ☐ / ☒ / ☐
12 / Driving motor vehicles; including four wheel drives, light rigid vehicles / ☐ / ☒ / ☐
13 / Exposure to chemicals; / ☐ / ☐ / ☒
14 / Exposure to dusts; unsealed roads / ☐ / ☒ / ☐
15 / Exposure to animals; / ☐ / ☒ / ☐
16 / Exposure to bio-hazards; / ☐ / ☐ / ☒
17 / Repetitive movements / ☐ / ☒ / ☐
18 / Outdoor work / ☐ / ☒ / ☐
19 / Use of screen-based equipment / ☒ / ☐ / ☐
20 / Use of protective clothing / ☐ / ☐ / ☒
21 / Other hazards, please specify: / ☐ / ☐ / ☒

Available training courses

1 / Bullying & Harassment In The Workplace / ☐
2 / Due Diligence & The Liable Manager / ☐
3 / Ergonomics In The Workplace / ☐
4 / Fire Awareness & Emergency Evacuation Training / ☐
5 / Fire Warden Training / ☐
6 / Hazardous Substances Management (including accessing and using Chemgold11) / ☐
7 / Managing Stress / ☐
8 / Manual Handling & Back Care / ☐
9 / Occupational Health & Safety Representatives / ☐
10 / Workers’Compensation & Rehabilitation, Including Incident Reporting / ☐
Version:
2014/5 / Authorised officer: / Approved: / Review by:
1/12/15