<p><b>ABOUT THE COLLEGE</b></p><p>Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young men grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours.<br /></p><p>As a long-standing Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all. </p><p>The professional environment for staff at Parade College emphasises innovation, the importance of lifelong learning and quality relationships between staff, students and the College community.<br /></p><p>For further information about the College, please visit the College website: <u>www.parade.vic.edu.au</u>.<br /></p><p> </p><p><b>ABOUT THE POSITION</b><br /></p><p>Applications are invited for the Executive Officer, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) from suitably qualified, highly motivated and innovative leaders with excellent organisational skills and a passion for Catholic Education in the Edmund Rice Tradition and the safety and wellbeing of children.</p><p>The Executive Officer, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) provides operational leadership of the registered training organisation (RTO) team and is responsible for the management of the day-to-day functions of the RTO with a focus on developing and delivering compliant and quality, education and training outcomes in a flexible and innovative way.<br /></p><p>The Executive Officer, RTO is responsible for implementing systems and processes that meet the requirements of the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) standards and conditions. This includes the requirements set out by the College funding providers.<br /></p><p>The successful candidate for this position will commence 29 January 2024 (or earlier by negotiation).  The leadership appointment is for a three year term, with an ongoing teaching position associated with the appointment. This leadership position attracts a generous Position of Leadership Allowance and time release per cycle.<br /></p><p><u>Essential Criteria:</u><br /></p><ul><li>Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education, Business and/or Leadership;</li><li>Demonstrated management experience within an education or training environment;</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of issues surrounding the establishment, design and coordination of accredited training compliant with VET quality framework;</li><li>Demonstrated experience in setting and achieving strategic and organisational targets;</li><li>Experience in stakeholder management;</li><li>Excellent and influential verbal and written communications skills;</li><li>Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or willing to obtain; and</li><li>A sound understanding of the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) standards and conditions.</li></ul><p>Please view the <a href="http://www.parade.vic.edu.au/siteassets/Files/Employment/Position-Description-Executive-Officer-RTO.pdf" rel="nofollow">Position Description</a> for further details about the role and the selection criteria.</p><p><b>Edmund Rice Trade Training Centre</b><br /></p><p>The Edmund Rice Trade Training Centre was established at the Bundoora campus in 2010 and at the Preston campus in 2013. The Trade Training Centre offers an introduction of the skills associated with building and construction for students in Years 10 - 12, and is also used by Year 9 ExCEL Try-A-Trade elective students. As Parade is part of the Northern Melbourne VET cluster, the centre is used by students from other schools in the area who are learning the same skills.<br /></p><p>To support the focus of the Centre, Parade College was granted RTO status in October 2013. <br /></p><p>The facilities at Parade are well suited to conduct specialised training courses. These include:</p><ul><li>the Edmund Rice Trade Training Centre (Furnishing, Carpentry, Floor and Wall Tiling and Bricklaying);</li><li>Bundoora Technology Centre (Electrical at Bundoora);</li><li>Arundel Place (Plumbing &amp; Electrical at Preston);</li><li>Rivergum Theatre with specialised sound mixing computer rooms (Music Industry);</li><li>Music Centre with specialised sound recording rooms (Music Industry);</li><li>Bunjil Park, Moore Hall and The Peter Bedford Centre (Sport &amp; Recreation);</li><li>Commercial kitchen facilities in the Yarangabee Centre;</li><li>O’Shannassy Plumbing Centre (Bundoora);</li><li>Specialised rooms at Bundoora Campus (Certificate IV in Business, Community Service and Laboratory Skills); and</li><li>Specialised rooms at Preston Campus for Small Business.</li></ul><p>The theory component of the training is held in separate, fully integrated classrooms.</p><p><b>HOW TO APPLY</b><br /></p><p> </p><p>In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role.</p><p>To apply, <b>please visit the College website Employment page, click ‘APPLY’ and follow the prompts</b>.<br /></p><p>Please address your application to Mark Aiello, College Principal.<br /></p><p>Applications must include:<br /></p><ul><li>a <b>covering letter</b> (2 pages maximum)<br /></li><li>a separate statement addressing the <b>Key Selection Criteria </b>addressing your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the role (3 pages maximum); together with</li><li>a current <b>Curriculum Vitae</b>.</li></ul><p><i>Please upload the Cover Letter and Written Statement together in one PDF document (5 pages maximum in total).</i></p><p>For any enquiries about the role or submitting your application, please contact Doreen Cutajar, Director of Human Resources via email: <u>recruitment&#64;parade.vic.edu.au</u> or telephone: (03) 94683300.<br /></p><p><b>APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 8 October 2023.</b><br /></p><p><i>All applicants will be subject to Parade College and legislative screening procedures.  These checks are consistent with Parade College’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.</i><br /></p><p><i>The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.</i><br /></p><p><i>The successful applicant must be a registered teacher in Victoria or be able to gain registration prior to the commencement of the position.</i><br /></p><p><i>Parade College is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.</i><br /></p><p><i>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</i><br /></p><p><i>Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</i></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i> </i></p><p><i> </i></p><p><u> </u></p><p><u> </u></p><p><u> </u></p><p><u> </u></p><p><u> </u></p>