Spectrum

Spectrum MRC is a specialist provider of services to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and identified the need for culturally tailored methods for training and assessment of CALD clients. Spectrum Education and Training (SET) was established in June 2007 as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in response to this identified need. The business emphasis is on the delivery of

• high quality training and assessment services,
• developing culturally tailored material for its own courses,
• documenting and training other providers in best practice CALD teaching and assessment methodologies.

Our distinguishing factors are that our Courses

• are practical, with hands–on learning and assessments
• are suited to the unique learning styles of migrants & refugees
• do not require prior education & provide the skills to enter the workforce in skills shortage areas
• are held during family–friendly hours &
• are near public transport facilities

SET aims to develop a strong reputation within the sector as a unique RTO not aiming to compete with other RTOs but specialising in catering for this gap in the market. We also aim to incorporate industry input to ensure our Courses reflect current market trends.

Predominantly, SET’s courses have been referrals from its Job Network, Spectrum Employment Services, and the MRC’s own clientele in Home and Community Care (HACC), Children’s Services, Community Services Work (Childcare & Aged Care), with the latter being held concurrently with the Certificate II in General Education for Adults to allow our students to simultaneously develop their literacy and numeracy. Recently, we have begun offering a combined Aged Care & HACC Course as a traineeship course to providers with Aged Care staff.

For migrants and refugees, getting a job is the most pivotal step to their social and economic (re)integration into Australian society and as a Trainer / Assessor you get to play a key role in this!

We are looking for a qualified and experienced ESL Trainer to join our team to deliver CII in General Education for Adults.

Please click below link for a copy of the job description.

• Bachelor Degree (any subject, linguistics or English language preferred) and ESL, TESOL or CELTA qualifications.
• Previous experience in teaching TESOL or language programs to adults
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Highly developed communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated flexibility in teaching approach and style to meet the varying needs of students
• High level analytical and conceptual skills and knowledge of adult learning and training frameworks
• Ability to work independently as well as being effective in establishing close relationships across multiple sites
• Demonstrated positive values of integrity, accountability, reliability and working as part of a team
• A commitment to working in a culturally diverse environment and a willingness to develop cross cultural competencies

Please email applications to jobs@spectrumvic.org.au by 29 January 2008.