RMIT Businessposition Title: TAFE Teaching & Learning Coordinator

RMIT BusinessPosition Title: TAFE Teaching & Learning Coordinator

Academic Development Unit

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 ServicesOR emailed to

Kellie Whitburn

RMIT University

City Campus

P.O. Box 188

Carlton South VIC 3053

Please endorse the envelope "APPLICATION - CONFIDENTIAL"

JOB APPLICATION SHEET

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL DETAILS LISTED BELOW AND EMAIL THIS SHEET WITH APPLICATION TO or post to the address below.
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Position Description

TAFE Teaching and Learning Coordinator

Academic Development Unit

Office of the Dean

RMIT BusinessPosition Title: TAFE Teaching & Learning Coordinator

Academic Development Unit

1.POSITION SUMMARY

Position Title: / TAFE Teaching and Learning Coordinator
Position Number: / 50006639
Time Fraction: / Full-time
Tenure Status: / Continuing
Classification: / Hew 7
Salary Range: / $47,530 - $51,449 p.a.

Section

/ Academic Development Unit

Faculty/Group:

/ Business

School/Department/Branch:

/ Office of the Dean

Campus Location:

/ Based at the City campus but may be required to work at other campuses of the University and in offshore programs offered by the Faculty.

2.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 which 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.

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3.RMIT BUSINESS

RMIT Business is one of the largest Business Schools in Australia and is based at 239 Bourke Street in Melbourne’s Central Business District. Established in 1944 it is now the largest Faculty at RMIT University with around 480 staff working with approximately 19,500 students in Australia and overseas. RMIT Business earns almost three-quarters of its annual revenue from non-Government sources and is highly entrepreneurial and outward looking in its vision.

Its strategic priorities for the next five years are:

• Developing staff capabilities
• Electronic work and educational environment
• Flexible education
• Partnerships with industry and government
• Effective Faculty management

RMIT Business consists of five Schools, two Research Centres (Transport Research Centre and the Centre for Quality Management Research) and the Office of the Dean.

The Schools represent major discipline groupings within the Faculty:

• School of Accounting & Law
• School of Business Information Technology
• School of Economics & Finance
• School of Management
• School of Marketing

Each School offers a comprehensive and seamless range of education and training from short courses and certificates through to research higher degrees. All courses, including Vocational Education and Training programs (VET), are available to Australian and International students, either in Victoria or at various overseas locations.

RMIT Business prides itself on its educational contribution to the global business community. Its Melbourne campus is a popular destination for international students and the Faculty is involved in educational partnerships in a range of countries throughout South East Asia, including China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand. A wide range of offshore degree programs, including articulation arrangements, is offered in collaboration with local institutions.

RMIT Business aims to be accessible to a diverse range of communities, including those that are geographically isolated. To this end it has developed a number of new initiatives, including a new Bachelor of Commerce degree which will be delivered entirely “On-Line”. Innovation and Entrepreneurship are at the forefront of the RMIT Business strategy for the future.

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OFFICE OF THE DEAN

The Office of the Dean fulfils a range of corporate functions for the Faculty, including resource management, (both human and financial), student administration, Faculty management and academic management. It also provides all information technology and multimedia services, support for online delivery, commercialisation and international operations, advice and coordination of program and course renewal, review and re-accreditation in accordance with the RMIT Quality Assurance process, plus training and consultancy services. Groups operating within the Office of the Dean include the Resources Group, Research Development Unit, the Academic Development Unit, RMIT Business Online and RMIT Business Direct.

ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT UNIT

The Academic Development Unit supports academic and teaching staff in the HE and VET sectors of RMIT Business in developing and improving teaching and learning in accordance with the Teaching & Learning Strategy and the Program Quality Assurance processes of the University and Faculty. Specifically, the Unit provides guidance to the Faculty on teaching and learning innovation, educational staff development, and support for program renewal, review and accreditation. It is also responsible for work-integrated learning programs within the Faculty.

4.JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Associate Dean (Academic Development), the TAFE Teaching and Learning Coordinator will manage the day-to-day conduct of a number of projects, which include the implementation of Training Packages, professional development, teaching and learning strategies and quality assurance particularly associated with the AQTF. The TAFE Teaching and Learning Coordinator will also be required to liaise with RMIT Support Groups such as the Program Renewal Group and the Planning and Quality Unit, including the VET Directors in the Schools, Program coordinators, and the Curriculum Network Representatives from Schools, as required, in the course of carrying out these duties.

5.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The TAFE Teaching and Learning Coordinator reports to the Manager, Academic Development Unit. No staff reports directly to this position.

An Organisational Chart is attached

Note:

The University reserves the right to make changes to its structure to improve operational outcomes. This may require changes to the duties of the appointee.

6.SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

Position Accountabilities

6.1To be responsible for the development of continuity and consistency of practice across RMIT Business in:

• Implementation of Training Packages;
• Professional development of staff;
• Understanding current requirements including initial diagnostic review, changes in documentation for implementation plans;
• Dissemination of information

6.2Facilitating program team’s professional development via the Qualification/Program design process by:

• Modelling appropriate teaching and learning strategies;
• Challenging teachers to reflect on their own teaching practices;
• Encouraging teacher reflection as part of an effective professional role;
• Developing awareness around the recently endorsed Business Services Training Package and other TAFE programs in the Faculty;
• Providing a supportive environment in which staff can explore the challenges of Training Packages;
• Promoting team work and a collaborative approach to support program development and achieve the Faculty’s intention to integrate a capability focus into all its programs

6.3Provide advice on ANTA guidelines/requirements such as renewal dates on accreditations and program priorities, including AQTF.

6.4To contribute to the development of a culture of continuous improvement through the implementation of the University’s Program Quality Assurance system and the AQTF which includes student feedback, and the review and improvement of programs and courses; to assist Schools with the analysis of the outcomes of these processes; to work with Schools to integrate the lessons from such reviews and use these to improve existing programs and to inform the design and development of new programs in TAFE.

6.5Other duties as directed within the scope of this classification.

Corporate Accountabilities

6.6To 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

6.7To assume joint responsibility for career development by actively participating in various activities (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 Group’s Strategic Goals.

Occupational Health & Safety

In order to comply with Occupational Health & Safety Legislation, each employee is required to:

• Adopt work practices that support the OH & S policy
• Take reasonable care for his/her own health and safety and that of others in the workplace that may be affected by their actions
• Participate in meetings, fire drills, training and other OH & S activities
• Use equipment in compliance with relevant guidelines
• Ensure that all incidents, hazardous conditions or injuries are reported immediately to the supervisor or relevant authority.

7.QUALIFICATIONS

Mandatory:A tertiary qualification with experience in educational development project management.

8.KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

8.1Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the National Training Framework, the State Training Systems including AQTF, Business Services Training Packages, VET curriculum processes, competency standards development, and educational quality improvement mechanisms.

8.2Proven ability to facilitate change processes, liaise with project teams and resolve implementation issues.

8.3Demonstrated high order of analytical and problem solving skills.

8.4Highly developed interpersonal, written and spoken communication and team management skills.

8.5A demonstrated interest in providing a quality learning environment for students and staff.

8.6Excellent organizational skills that ensure effective delivery of services, programs and quality output in a high pressure situation.

9.OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Academic Development Unit Organisation Chart

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