_{19th May, 2026}

Position Number
#24027

Position Classification
Academic Level B ($107,284 - $127,399)

Location
Batchelor

Reporting to
Senior Lecturer Resources and Infrastructure

Licences
Applicants must have an Ochre Card and a current Police Check and/or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement.
NT WorkSafe High Risk Work License LF-Forklift License.
NT WorkSafe General Construction Induction Card – White Card

Required Qualifications
Applicants must hold:

• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor,
• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment1
• A diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education or vocational education and training
• A secondary teaching qualification and one of the following credentials:
• TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set, or
• TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor, or
• TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor.

• CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

AND one or more of the following:

• MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent
• RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations or equivalent
• AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent

Original certified copies of qualifications must be supplied.

How to apply
Submit application to recruitment@batchelor.edu.au

• All applications must include a completed application lodgment form
• Each selection criteria must be individually addressed
• Current CV/resume to be included

We strongly encourage Indigenous Australians applicants to apply for all Batchelor Institute vacancies.

Tenure
Full Time Fixed Term ( 2 Years )

Applications close
7 June 2026

Purpose of the Position
The Manufacturing and Engineering Lecturer would be responsible for the delivery of quality Vocational Education and Training (VET) within the context of Batchelor Institute's role as Australia's leading First Nations Tertiary Education and Research provider. The Lecturer is responsible for the development and delivery of innovative VET programs underpinned by the Batchelor Institute Both-ways principles of practice in the areas of Civil Construction, Mining, Manufacturing and Engineering, and Automotive.
Duties

• Package, deliver, and assess training products from the MEM – Manufacturing and Engineering training package to meet the needs of clients and learners whilst maintaining industry standards.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate awareness of VET educational theories; determine applicability of theories to the learning needs of individuals and groups and contribute to development of resources and programs based on the Batchelor Institute Learning and Teaching Framework which generates authentic learning experiences and to the design of flexible learning strategies.
• Use strategies and skills to ensure learner engagement and achievement of leaning outcomes; create supportive learner inter-relationships; use a range of technologies effectively.
• Demonstrate understanding of the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence and contribute to the development of assessment tools, or modify existing ones, to suit learner needs and specified context.
• Employ a range of methods to ensure principles of assessment and rules of evidence are met in assessment processes and decisions as well as participate in validation processes.
• Liaise with enterprises and community to ensure teaching and assessment reflects current industry practices and community values and aspirations. In addition, participate in enterprise and community networks to enhance own knowledge and skills.
• Maintain vocational competency relevant to own subject area; keep up to date with industry changes; participate in relevant industry and community events/networks/consultation.
• Contextualize program content and adapt teaching practices to suit specified enterprise needs and community values and aspirations.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager.

 
Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in culturally diverse teams within the social, political, and cultural environments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, communities, and organisations.
2. The successful candidate must possess a relevant vocational qualification MEM31925 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade or equivalent, or RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations or equivalent combined with a minimum of 3 years Industry / professional / vocational experience.
3. The successful applicant must also hold CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry and CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry, and valid General construction induction/ White card
4. The successful candidate must have the minimum vocational teaching qualification; Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 or Diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in Vocational Education and Training, including managing student progression that will enable VET programs in the relevant teaching areas to be researched, prepared, delivered, assessed, evaluated, and administered in a variety of contexts, including remote contexts and workplace delivery, with reference to the above domains of work requirements.
6. Highly effective interpersonal skills including proficient written and oral communication which can be adapted to meet the needs of people from all educational levels.
7. Demonstrated understanding of and ability to comply with VET management and administration policies, procedures and business rules and an understanding of the 2025 Standards for RTO’s and relevant legislation and ensure compliance in own work practices.
8. Demonstrated initiative and managing workload priorities.
9. Must be able to undertake travel throughout the Northern Territory by land, sea and air (e.g. in light aircraft), possess a Northern Territory ‘C’ class drivers’ license with experience driving on unformed roads, and be prepared to stay in a range of accommodation and in various environmental settings available to Batchelor Institute staff.
10. Hold current First Aid
11. Understanding of Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act and Regulations 2011, Approved Codes of Practice, as they relate to the Manufacturing and Engineering Industry, and an ability to comply with Institute WHS Policies and Procedures.

For more information, please contact Recruitment on recruitment@batchelor.edu.au.

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