Expressions of interests for individuals to initially work across GSAC and LMB during the summer period from October 2019 to March 2020. 

What's on offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and get your foot in the door to begin a rewarding career within the aquatic, fitness and leisure industry and local council.

We are looking for individuals who are flexibility and versatile who:

• Can think on their feet and respond appropriately in high pressured situations
• Demonstrate initiative
• Can interact with confidence with all customers at GSAC and LMB
• Are friendly and approachable
• Are passionate and enthusiastic about providing a safe aquatic and fitness environment for all

Learn to Swim Instructors

Provide swimming lessons to groups, schools and individuals as per the GSAC & LMB Swimsations Learn to Swim program. The role also requires working closely with the Aquatics Coordinator and the Duty Supervisor to promote a positive experience for all aquatic facilities patrons.

• We are looking for friendly people to perform the following duties:
• Delivers Learn to Swim classes according to the Swimsations Learn to Swim program
• Ensures the safety of all students.
• Provides direction and tuition to participants.
• Delivers consistently high levels of customer satisfaction and teaching excellence.

Pool Lifeguards

Provide excellent knowledge of aquatics programming and customer service. It requires the role to perform a range of duties associated with the usage and maintenance of aquatic facilities to ensure the safety and orderly behaviour of GSAC and LMB patrons, and the clean, hygienic and safe condition of all facilities.

We are looking for committed people to perform the following duties:

• Supervision of patrons to ensure their wellbeing and compliance with safety requirements
• Provide a high level of customer service to members of the public and other Council staff
• Undertake water rescues and administer first aid/resuscitation where required
• Ensure the facility is clean, well-presented and maintained at all times
• Comply with all WHS requirements as per Council policies, plans and regulatory requirements
• To assist with the smooth operation of the facilities, undertake other duties as directed that are reasonably within the limits of the employee’s skills, competence and training.

Child Care Workers - Crèche

Play a vital role in directly supervising all aspects of the GSAC Crèche. 

We are looking for passionate people to perform the following duties:

• Provide a caring and enjoyable environment for the children
• Ensure a high standard of hygiene and quality customer service to parents and children.
• Ensure the crèche is clean and tidy at all times
• Keep accurate attendance records of all children attending the crèche
• Work with the Duty Managers to ensure all WHS and compliance requirements for the GSAC Crèche facility operation are met.

Café Assistants

Provide excellent customer service in the Café whilst preparation of food / drink as required. 

We are looking for proactive and positive people to perform the following duties:

• Engage with patrons in a warm and friendly manner, providing consistently high standards of customer service
• Be flexible and assist staff within all areas of the centre: reception, pool, and other spaces to ensure all centre operations run smoothly
• Handle cash and all forms of electronic payment correctly, using the Links POS system for all transactions
• End of day till-off, follow reconciliation procedures and achieving end of day balance
• Follow correct food safety and personal hygiene procedures and protocols at all times
• Undertake cleaning duties as required and directed by Café Supervisor and Duty Manager
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is used as per procedures and maintained in a clean and tidy condition

Reception / Customer Service / Front of House 

Provide direct support to Duty Managers through the provision of various services, reception and customer service duties.

We are looking for professionals who can perform the following duties:

• Maintain a professional standard of presentation, wearing appropriate uniform, PPE, and equipment at all times
• Accurate record keeping and documentation.
• Maintain an awareness of all activities and functions within the Centre and provide assistance as required
• Be flexible and assist staff within all areas of the centre: reception, pool, and other spaces to ensure all centre operations run smoothly
• Communicate effectively with staff, Council and all users of the facility

More information and to apply please go to Council's online recruitment portal.

Lismore City Council proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities and fosters a culture of diversity to represent the community of our Local Government Area. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

We offer great conditions and our community is unlike any other – you can build a beautiful life and a great career in this region. Lismore is the heart of the area, with all services you would expect from a regional city. We’re just 45 minutes from Byron Bay and only two and a half hours from Brisbane. With its outstanding natural beauty, subtropical climate, a diverse and colourful community, close proximity to some of Australia's best beaches, a major regional hospital, quality schools and a bustling retail and cultural precinct, Lismore is an enviable place to work and call home.

Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre (GSAC) is a centre for health, fitness, aquatics and indoor sports with quality facilities, programs and services. GSAC and the Lismore Memorial Baths (LMB) are operated by Lismore City Council. GSAC has previously been awarded the winner of the Personal Services category in the NSW Business Chamber Regional Awards. Currently GSAC aims to be the best recreation facility for the North Coast community, providing excellence in health, fitness, happiness and wellbeing. 

We look forward to welcoming an energetic, vibrant and enthusiastic secondary Health and Physical Education and Senior. Recreation teacher to our team in term 4 2019. This is a temporary full time for. the remainder of the school year. If you have the skills and experience we desire, are hard-working, self-motivated and dedicated to delivering quality educational outcomes for. your students, we'd love to hear from you!

Welcome to Gordonvale State High School

A moderately sized high school with a student population of approximately 850 students, our school is diverse enough to offer a full range of subjects, and something for. everyone, while being able to value every student as an individual who is respected and supported to achieve their own ‘personal excellence'. 

The school environment is friendly, supportive and well-ordered with an emphasis on the four strong values of Respect, Quality, Safety and Honesty. Our highly qualified staff are dedicated, professional and have a strong interest in our students' wellbeing and achievements.

Explore our website to learn more about Gordonvale State High School

What's in it for. you?

• A highly attractive remuneration package, generous superannuation, salary sacrificing options and leave loading
• Relocation assistance
• A broad range of professional development opportunities

Living in Gordonvale

An easy 25 minute drive from Cairns city, on the southern corridor. is the small rural sugar growing town of Gordonvale. Home to approximately 6700 the town has a lovely historic charm with a number of heritage listed buildings and sites. 

Rising proudly from the cane fields is the iconic Walsh's Pyramid or. Bundadjarruga in the Yidinji language. At 922 metres high, Walsh's Pyramid is the world's highest freestanding natural pyramid and is a favourite hiking trail for. locals and visitors alike. 

Just a stone's throw away from some of FNQ's best attractions, you'll find plenty of activities to fill your weekends. Visit the beautiful Babinda Boulders, go caving in Chillagoe, wander through ancient lava tubes at Undara, spot platypus in Yungaburra or. spend the morning at one of many weekend markets. You'll love it here in the Far North!

Mandatory Requirements:

It is a requirement of the Queensland Department of Education that teachers have and maintain Queensland College of Teachers Registration and an active application with Teach Queensland.

TO APPLY For. THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY:

• Read the attached Role Description
• Attach a brief resume, contact details for. two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) and a maximum one page written response outlining the skills and knowledge you will bring to the role.
• Pre-Service & Beginning Teachers are encouraged to supply their most recent practicum report and academic transcript for. the last completed study period (unofficial is fine).

**The Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or. remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found**

Hughenden Health Service (HHS) is a small rural hospital with 15 beds, an oral health clinic and community health services.

The Recreational Officer will design, implement and evaluate a variety of individualised recreational, diversional, and social activities to improve or maintain the physical and mental function of the residents of Hughenden Multi-Purpose Health Service. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Recreational Officer will provide care and meaningful lifestyle experiences.

Become part of a team that strives to deliver excellence in healthcare!

Do you have what it takes to make a substantial contribution to our vision?
Are you:

• Looking for a rewarding part-time career providing individualised recreational, diversional, and social activities to the residents of Hughenden Multi-Purpose Health Service?
• Passionate about improving the health outcomes of a rural community?
• Passionate, committed and dedicated to your profession?

Generous remuneration comprising salary range of $28.36 to $29.62 p.h. (OO3), recreational leave loading (17.5%), employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%). Other employment benefits may inlcude professional development.

Requirements of the role

• Mandatory: Section 63-1A of the Aged Care Act 1997 requires Queensland Health employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above check.
• Highly Desirable: Certificate IV in Health and Community Services (Diversional Therapy) or equivalent
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty. Persons who do not possess a Current Class C motor vehicle licence but are willing to obtain same are encouraged to apply.

How you will be assessed

• Ability to assess client's abilities, needs and interests and to adapt activities accordingly.
• Ability to initiate, develop and implement lifestyle programs for residents with complex issues.
• Knowledge of relevant aged care legislation
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment utilising effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated participation in own professional development
• Willingness to participate in quality improvement activities
• Understanding and commitment to Queensland Health's core values of quality caring for people; leadership; respect; and integrity.
• Understanding of contemporary human resource practices including workplace health and safety, employment equity and anti-discrimination.

Why make the move? Discover Hughenden

Hughenden, also known as ‘Hughie', is situated on the banks of the Flinders River, Queensland's longest river. Hughenden has direct road access to a number of major centres and tourist attractions within the region. The Flinders Highway runs through Hughenden connecting to Townsville (376km) in the east and Mount Isa (519km) in the west, with a southern sealed road access via the Dinosaur Way to Winton and Longreach. Hughenden has four National Parks, gem fields, mountainous volcanic basalt country, sweeping black soil plains and rich fossil and dinosaur areas. Swimming, fishing and bird watching are a must do when visiting and living here.

 Living in Hughenden

Want more information......?
For a confidential discussion please contact Benjamin Lawrence on 07 4741 2800.
Applications close on Monday 29 September 2019.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

THE SPRINGBANK FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB Invites applications/expressions of interest for the following positions for season 2020 Senior Football Coach (playing/non playing) Reserves Football Coach (playing/non playing) Under 18 Football Coach (non playing) Under 15 Football Coach (non playing) Under 12 Football Coach (non playing) A Grade Netball Coach (playing/non playing) B Grade Netball Coach (playing/non playing) C Grade Netball Coach (playing/non playing) 17 & Under Netball Coach (non playing) 15 & Under Netball Coach (non playing) 13 & Under A/B Netball Coach (non playing) Applications to: The Secretary, Springbank Football Netball Club, PO Box 2085, Ballarat Mail Centre 3354 or email to leanne_oneil1705@yahoo.com Applications close 30/09/19

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH597402

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2019

Clarkson Community High School (CHS) is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher – Mathematics and Physical Education to join our friendly team.

The successful applicant will be student and relationship focused, enthusiastic, innovative and motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. You will engage in ongoing self-reflection and assess the effectiveness of teaching practice to create an environment conducive to learning and provide educational opportunities which provide purposeful and relevant learning experiences that cater for different student learning needs. The successful applicant will also actively participate in planning around curriculum and programs to address the school’s core expectations.

Our planning and management are underpinned by Invitational Education Practices and consider how People, Places, Policies, Programs and Processes interact to improve our school and achieve better outcomes for our students. Clarkson CHS provides education in Years 7 to 12 in the North-Western suburbs of Perth; close to Butler and Merriwa. Clarkson CHS is at the centre of a thriving community and the school's interaction with our community enriches all learning opportunities.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):

• Professional knowledge;
• Professional practice; and
• Professional engagement.

Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Clarkson Community High School can be found by visiting http://www.clarksonchs.wa.edu.auor Schools Online.

Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service

For further job related information:

Please contact Louise Hall, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 6206 5000 or emailing louise.hall@education.edu.au.

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

• A statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.

For assistance writing your application click here

ELIGIBILITY

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
• be eligible for, or registered with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB). Information regarding eligibility may be obtained by contacting TRB on (08) 9230 0600 or for Country callers 1300 652 911 or trb.wa.gov.au

TRAINING

Employees will be required to:

• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; and
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 19 September 2019

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Virtual School Victoria is the state’s leading virtual school, offering around 135 courses online, including VCE subjects. With an annual enrolment in excess of 3500 students from Prep to Year 12, Virtual School Victoria is the largest state government school in Victoria. Around 1500 students are enrolled full time, while around 2000 students, most in years 11 and 12, complete subjects with us while based in other schools.

The Virtual School Victoria student cohort is both diverse and unique. We provide education to:

• school-based students who do not have access to the courses they need in their own school
• children and young people with chronic physical and mental health circumstances that make it difficult for them to attend mainstream schooling
• children and young people involved elite level sports and performing arts
• children and young people who are travellingwithin Victoria, around Australia or overseas
• young adults wishing to complete their education in a way that they find engaging
• rural and regional children and young people who, due to distance, cannot attend a local school.

In addition to offering a host of teaching and learning courses approved by the VCAA, our specialist teachers provide students with individualised learning and support. Virtual School Victoria teachers are dedicated to building the confidence and resilience of each and every student. Like any school, our teachers regularly support and interact with students, but they do so in a different way to most schools: they do so virtually.

A Learning Advisor role is undertaken by all teachers as a core element of their teaching position at the Virtual School Victoria. Building positive relationships with students and their support network in overall aim of the role is to connect with and encourage students to belong to the school community in order to optimise their student engagement, learning and wellbeing outcomes.

Virtual School Victoria has recently launched Australia’s first Prep to Year 12 pedagogical model for online learning, strengthening our role as a system leader and building on our goal of consistently providing high-quality and targeted teacher practice. Instantaneous, real-time, interactive learning is a key to teaching at Virtual School Victoria. Teachers develop engaging learning materials and utilise our online Learning Management System to create real time and asynchronous collaborative teaching and learning opportunities for students.

Virtual School Victoria students learn by taking part in online collaborative and interactive activities, communicating and interacting with other students and by receiving personalised support and feedback from their teachers. Students participate in active learning targeted to their needs. Teachers use purposeful ongoing assessment strategies to ensure continuous student progress. Data forms an important component in this process and guides personalisation and changes to student learning programs.

Virtual School Victoria’s expertise in virtual learning has made us a school of choice for many students and the Victorian families who enrol their children with us annually.

Our vision is to see Virtual School Victoria as a system leader in online, virtual and blended learning: sharing our knowledge and expertise, and leading system conversations around digital learning. Virtual School Victoria wants to lead a community of practice that will evolve and strengthen digital learning in Victoria, and positively influence and support other schools to develop in this space.

The Virtual School Victoria teachers work mostly in teams. As such it is important that all staff demonstrate effective teamwork. In particular, staff must be collaborative, cooperative and recognise the value of others’ contributions with a view to negotiating the best outcomes for teams, students and Virtual School Victoria as a whole. Leading teachers must be able to build and develop these teams.

1. Content of teaching and learning

• Demonstrated high level knowledge of the relevant key learning area(s) and the way students learn, especially via flexible online learning.
• Demonstrated capacity to respond at the school level to emerging educational needs and priorities.

2. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

• Demonstrated high level knowledge of the concepts and structures of effective online instruction and the ability to create learning experiences to enable student success.
• Demonstrated high level understanding of and experience in the use a range of technologies, both existing and emerging, that effectively support learning and engagement in an online environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to reflect critically upon professional practice and learning to continually improve the quality of teaching.

3. Assessment, provision of feedback and reporting on student learning.

• Demonstrated high level practice in the provision of frequent, ongoing assessment and monitoring of student progress.
• Demonstrated high level competency in using data from assessments and other sources to modify content and guide student learning.

4. Creation and maintenance of supportive and safe learning environments

• Demonstrated high level competency in the creation and management of a learning environment that supports and engages learners.
• Demonstrated high level experience in modelling, guiding and encouraging children and young people in the legal, ethical and safe behaviour related to technology use.

5. Professional Expectations

• Demonstrated high level experience in meeting the diversity of student learning and social/emotional needs both in the classroom and through online learning.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, parents, supervisors and other teachers.
• Demonstrated capacity to build and sustain effective relationships with students and parents

The classroom teacher classification comprises two salary ranges- range 1 and range 2. The primary focus of the classroom teacher is on the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. The classroom teacher engages in critical reflection and inquiry in order to improve knowledge and skills to effectively engage students and improve their learning.

As the classroom teacher gains experience his or her contribution to the school program beyond the classroom increases. All classroom teachers may be required to undertake other duties in addition to their rostered teaching duties provided the responsibility is appropriate to the salary range, qualifications, training and experience of the teacher.

Classroom teacher Range 2
Range 2 classroom teachers play a significant role in assisting the school to improve student performance and educational outcomes determined by the school strategic plan and state-wide priorities and contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and priorities.

A critical component of this work will focus on increasing the knowledge base of staff within their school about student learning and high quality instruction to assist their school to define quality teacher practice.

Range 2 classroom teachers will be expected to:
- Have the content knowledge and pedagogical practice to meet the diverse needs of all students
- Model exemplary classroom practice and mentor/coach other teachers in the school to engage in critical reflection of their practice and to support staff to expand their capacity
- Provide expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that will shape individual and school professional learning
- Supervise and train one or more student teachers
- Assist staff to use student data to inform teaching approaches that enable targets related to improving student learning outcomes to be achieved.

Classroom teacher Range 1
The primary focus of the range 1 classroom teacher is on further developing skills and competencies to become an effective classroom practitioner with structured support and guidance from teachers at higher levels and the planning, preparation and teaching of programs to achieve specific student outcomes. These teachers teach a range of students/classes and are accountable for the effective delivery of their programs. Range 1 classroom teachers are skilled teachers who operate under general direction within clear guidelines following established work practices and documented priorities and may have responsibility for the supervision and training of one or more student teachers.

At range 1, teachers participate in the development of school policies and programs and assist in the implementation of school priorities.
The focus of a range 1 classroom teacher is on classroom management, subject content and teaching practice. New entrants to the teaching profession in their initial teaching years receive structured support, mentoring and guidance from teachers at higher levels.

Under guidance, new entrants to the teaching profession will plan and teach student groups in one or more subjects and are expected to participate in induction programs and other professional learning activities that are designed to ensure the integration of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy across the school.

Teachers at range 1 are responsible for teaching their own classes and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricula activities.

The role of classroom teacher may include but is not limited to:

- Direct teaching of groups of students and individual students;

- Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of a curriculum area or other curriculum program within the school;

- Undertaking other classroom teaching related and organisational duties as determined by the School Principal;

- Participating in activities such as parent/teacher meetings; staff meetings; camps and excursions;

- Undertaking other non-teaching supervisory duties.

Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.

The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s exemplar available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

The allotment for this vacancy is in Year 7-10 Health and Physical Education.

Participation in and/or completion of an accredited online course and/or online training while not essential would be highly advantageous.

Virtual School Victoria utilises a Moodle based learning management system for the development and delivery of the teaching and learning program Foundation – Year 12. Experience in the use of a Moodle based platform would be advantageous.

Virtual School Victoria utilises its own Student Database, not CASES21 Administration. Training will be provided.

Prospective applicants are advised to visit the DECV website www.vsv.vic.edu.au

Applicants are advised that teaching qualifications in both advertised disciplines is required.

Applications should be prepared in a standard font, preferably Arial or Calibra, at size 11 or 12. Pages should be single sided and have well delineated sections using clear headings.

Applicants are advised to include:

1. A cover sheet providing the name of the applicant, record number (where applicable), VIT number, home and email address, telephone number and a telephone number where the applicant can be contacted during business hours.
2. A specific response to each of the five selection criteria of no more than one page per criterion.
3. A separate curriculum vitae that is a summary of experience and qualifications.
4. The names of three referees including contact details, work and mobile phone numbers, email address, current position and relationship to the applicant, and a short explanation as to which selection criteria each referee can best comment on

Late applications will not be considered.