Trainer and Assessor –

Café Connect / FSK20119 SEE Program

About Prace

Prace is a community-based adult education provider with more than 30 years’ experience delivering high-quality Adult Community Education programs across Melbourne’s North. We are a Learn Local provider, Registered Training Organisation, funded Neighbourhood House, registered charity and the operator of Prace College, an Independent Specialist School.

Our vision is changing lives through education. Through accessible education opportunities that build self-reliance and hope, we support people to improve their quality of life and participate more fully in learning, work and community.

About the role

Prace is seeking a skilled and values-driven Trainer and Assessor to deliver and assess FSK20119 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways through the SEE Program.

The program, known as Café Connect, supports participants to develop foundation skills, language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy, employability skills and vocational pathway skills in hospitality, retail and customer service contexts.

For the full position description visit https://prace.vic.edu.au/about-us/careers/

Key responsibilities

The Trainer and Assessor will:

• plan, deliver and assess inclusive foundation skills, LLND, employability and vocational pathway training

• contextualise training and assessment to hospitality, retail and customer service settings

• develop session plans and learning activities based on participant needs, goals and ACSF/DLSF levels

• conduct SEE Program Pre-Training Assessments, including initial interviews and approved ACSF/DLSF assessment processes

• conduct and report Progressive Assessments in line with SEE Program requirements

• monitor attendance and communicate with relevant staff where participants are absent or at risk of disengagement

About you

You will be an experienced trainer and assessor with strong adult education practice and a commitment to supporting learners 17 to 24 years of age who may have experienced barriers to education, employment or training.

You will bring the ability to build respectful, supportive learning relationships and to deliver practical, engaging training that helps participants build confidence, work-readiness and pathway options.

Qualifications and experience

The successful applicant will have:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40122 or successor

• relevant hospitality, retail and/or customer service qualifications and/or industry experience

• TAESS00009 Address Foundation Skills in Vocational Practice Skill Set or equivalent, or a higher-level adult LLND, education or TESOL teaching qualification

• recent experience teaching and assessing language and/or literacy

• sound knowledge of the Australian Core Skills Framework, including performance features at the levels being assessed

• demonstrated ability to undertake SEE Program Pre-Training Assessments, Progressive Assessments and related participant documentation

• strong organisational skills and the ability to meet assessment, attendance, participant file, SEE System and RTO reporting timeframes

• confidence using relevant computer applications and learning platforms, including Microsoft Apps, Google Workspace / Google Classroom, video conferencing software and SEE/RTO systems as required.

How to apply

Applications should include a current resume and a brief cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.

Prace is committed to equity, diversity and child safety. We actively promote and maintain a safe and inclusive work environment where all employees, students and participants are respected, valued and supported.

Why join Prace?

This is an opportunity to make a practical difference in the lives of adult learners by supporting them to build confidence, strengthen foundation skills and take meaningful steps toward employment, further training and community participation.

You will join a collaborative, values-led organisation with a long history of working with communities across Melbourne’s North.

Employment conditions

This is a fixed-term, part-time position commencing 29 June 2026. Hours, days and end date will be confirmed in line with course delivery requirements.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check. A Certificate in First Aid is desirable.

Salary packaging is available.

More about Prace

Equity and Diversity

Prace College understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Child Safety

Prace prides itself on being a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse. We recognise our legal and moral responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm.

This will be achieved by:

• having a zero tolerance for child abuse

• working to actively listen to and empower children

• having systems to protect children from abuse, and taking all allegations and concerns very seriously and responding to them consistently in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures

• being committed to promoting cultural safety for Aboriginal children, cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability

• engaging only the most suitable people to work with children along with providing high quality supervision and professional development.

Read our child safety code of conduct here https://prace.vic.edu.au/child-safety/