Description:
At the NSW Department of Education , we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
- Ongoing Full-Time role
- Location: Bankstown
- Salary ranges from $97,027 to $107,059 plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
About the role
The Training Advisor plays a key role in supporting the delivery of vocational education and training (VET) programs and services to apprentices, trainees, employers, and the broader community.
For further information please click here to view the role description.
About you
This position involves working closely with stakeholders to provide guidance, support, and advice that ensures quality outcomes in training and assessment. Your work will contribute to the successful development of skilled individuals and the growth of industry capability through effective training pathways.
The preferred candidate will:
- Enjoy working independently in the field.
- Bring a proactive, results-driven approach and the ability to make a positive contribution quickly.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Have the ability to maintain a current understanding about vocational education and training in a setting that is continuously changing.
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
- A Working with Children Check is an essential requirement for this role. The role has been identified as requiring a check in keeping with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
- Current driver's licence and a willingness to travel.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- 35 hour working week
- Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
- Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and answer the pre-screening questions:
- The Training Advisor directly engages Stakeholders including Employers, Apprentices/Trainees and Registered Training Organisation. This requires effective communication and commitment to customer service. Please provide an example of when you engaged a Stakeholder and how you supported them to overcome a challenge. (300 words max).
- Describe a recent work situation that required you to perform several tasks, or work on several projects at the same time. What did you do? (300 words max)
Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.
All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.
Closing date 25 May 2025 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Robert MacMaster, Regional Manager, on 0412 664 851 or via email on Robert.macmaster@det.nsw.edu.au.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ( dandi@det.nsw.edu.au ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.