This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the Department of Education:
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Mackay Engineering College:
The Mackay Engineering College caters for Yr 11 & 12 students, by offering them a Certificate II in Engineering Pathways. The Mackay Engineering College (MEC) is a joint initiative between the Department of Education (DoE), the Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) and Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ). This venture has been made possible by funding from the Australian Government ($5.9m) and the Queensland Government ($1.76m). The need for the MEC was recognised from the current and future growth in the Mackay area and throughout the state. Skill sets undertaken by students at the MEC support businesses that service the region and provide excellent opportunities for our young people to effectively transition from school into work.
About the Role:
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Mackay Engineering College is located at Ooralea in Mackay. You will be training and supervising 16 students per class, to obtain their Cert II in Engineering Pathways. The students are selected from the six State High schools in the Mackay Region. The main aim is to get them ready for an apprenticeship. Liaising with industry. Responsibilities include: Training in theory and practical work. Giving feedback to students on their work & progress. Visiting the students on Work Experience. Reporting once per semester. Helping to maintain our industry standard workshop and facilities. About You: Safe use of tools and PPE. Create a safe working environment. Adaptability in instructing and differentiation. Sound organisational skills. Ability to communicate with young people. Benefits: School terms with holidays. Well resourced facilities. Small classes. Training year 11 & 12 students only. Using an external RTO for our resources. Mandatory requirements: Bachelor of Teaching in senior ITD Engineering. TAE 40116. Industry currency. Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history). Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
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