Job Description

Education Centre of Australia (ECA) is a progressive and diverse education group that operates at the forefront of Australia’s higher education sector with campuses in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and with overseas campuses in the UK and India. Over the past two decades we have provided quality teaching to thousands of students through English language courses, bachelor’s degrees, postgraduate degrees and targeted internships. ECA has global presence across several regions – Australia, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Philippines & Nepal.

Aligned closely with our organisational values of integrity, efficiency and equity, ECA is a large and successful Australian-based education organisation providing both face-to-face and online courses for international and domestic students within Australia, India, Southeast Asia, and more recently for international students in the UK.

We also work in partnership with quality higher education providers such as Victoria University, Swinburne University, Charles Sturt University, University of Canberra and London Metropolitan University to provide a world-class educational experience.

We have got an exciting opportunity for (Information Technology) Trainer and Assessor (part-time/sessional) to be part of our team at ECA college in our Sydney office.

Key Responsibilities:

The IT Trainer and Assessor at ECA College is responsible for delivering face-to-face training and assessment for the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security). This role includes delivering engaging, hands-on classes for 26 hours per week, along with completing weekly marking and administrative duties. The trainer is expected to uphold their responsibilities within a competency-based VET framework by undertaking the following tasks:

• Understand the framework of Competency-based assessment, RTO standards, and training and assessment procedures.
• Delivering cyber security units with a strong focus on both theory and industry-relevant practical skills.
• Supporting students in meeting learning outcomes, assessment deadlines, and achieving competency aligned and cooperating with the supervising trainer.
• Deliver engaging training and encourage students to show their practical understanding of the task or questions by demonstrating it in a practical manner.
• Ensuring training and assessment resources remain relevant to current general IT and cyber security industry practices.
• Meet deadlines when marking assessments, finalising results within designated timeframe and provide sufficient, fair, and valid feedback.
• Ensure the current competency level of the lectures and assessment materials by developing industry skills and knowledge, and willingness to participate in PD activities.
• Mentor and report student progressions to the Academic Manager and Student Services and record attendance through attendance forms and in the system.
• Focus on learning progression of students by providing continuous support to help them meet the assessment deadlines and gain full competency in a timely manner.
• Map out and modify the resources available for training according to relevant and current industry and report to the LMS and Academic team to update.
• Participate in post-validation program per term to support the Course Leads.
• Support the Academic Manager in fulfilling practical tasks, training and assessment tools modification and other assessment competency expectation.
• Knowledge of working with Student Management System and Learning Management System and willingness to participate in inductions, trainings, and team meetings.
• Collaborate and communicate actively and constantly with the Academic Manager on the assigned tasks.
• Hold the right qualifications to train and assess Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Information Technology specialised in Cyber Security.

As the successful candidate must have:

• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or TAE40122) is mandatory.
• A tertiary qualification, bachelor's degree or higher, in Information Technology, with a focus on Cyber Security and Information Security, or a closely related field.
• Experience in relevant industry, and substantial discipline knowledge as it relates to this position.
• Subject matter knowledge & knowledge of VET Sector.
• Adult education skills
• Ability to contribute effectively as a constructive and proactive member of a team.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills relevant to teaching and consultancy environments.

In return we will offer you:

• A supportive team environment
• Energetic culture that inspires and supports excellence
• Work/life balance
• Professional development
• Expanding network of contacts

Please note this role is part-time/sessional only.

EEO Statement

At ECA, our organisational values include ‘Equal opportunity and Social inclusion’ and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people living with a disability, women, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid full working rights visa for a reasonable period.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Due to the expected high volume of responses only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For further information on this role, to gain an insight into our team or if you need assistance/accommodation due to a disability, please contact Parisa Shareghi – parisa.shareghi@eca.edu.au.

Thank you for your interest in the position with the ECA Group!