Lecturer – Veterinary Nursing & Animal Studies

Please note - This position is now closed, however expressions of interest for future opportunities are still welcome.

AVT is a privately owned registered training organisation delivering high quality on-campus and online veterinary nursing and animal studies courses in Perth and to E-learners Australia wide.

A rare opportunity has arisen to join our lecturing team, starting in 2019.  This is a highly varied role and will involve –

• Planning, preparing and delivering lectures
• Designing and facilitating practical training sessions to a variety of students
• Conducting tutorials and providing student academic support
• Developing course and assessment materials
• Conducting formal practical skills assessment
• Conducting assessment of written assignments
• Liaising with industry to organise student visits

Working with a dedicated, talented team of individuals with a wealth of industry and teaching knowledge and experience, this role will suit an enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated individual who is passionate about training and passing knowledge and experience onto others.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced veterinarian or an all-rounder senior veterinary nurse to diversify their career.  The ideal candidate for this opportunity will offer the following –

• Veterinary degree / Veterinary Nursing qualification
• Must possess TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or hold a Diploma or higher level qualification in adult education
• The ability to multi-task, think on your feet and work autonomously as well as part of a team
• A sense of fun and the ability to make the classroom an exciting, interactive and productive learning environment
• Able to commit to set days during academic term times

To apply, please send a covering letter (essential) and current resume using the form below.

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Please note - This position has now been filled.

• 32 plus hours per week with flexibility
• Salary on request

We are a private, boutique registered training organisation specialising in the provision of high quality, accredited training in animal care and veterinary nursing. We pride ourselves in providing impeccable service and support to both current and potential students and are seeking an individual who is passionate about customer service to join our close-knit and friendly team.

The role

This is a highly diverse and customer-focussed role involving providing high level support to a multitude of business functions. Duties include –

• Providing a first point of contact for all customer enquiries via telephone, email and in-person and assisting current students
• Implementing and recording administrative protocols and procedures
• Providing administrative support to key areas of the business such as lecturing staff, marketing and compliance
• Day-to-day management of administration staff
• Assisting with student and compliance reporting
• Facilities management
• Manage administrative projects, from conception through to finalisation
• Proficient at Microsoft Office

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and qualities –

• Present professionally, with genuine people and communication skills (both oral and written), easily building rapport at all levels both inside and outside the business
• Be a strong implementer, self-driven and motivated, following through to completion of all tasks
• Have excellent planning and time management skills with an ability to prioritise available resources
• Be a flexible team member, able to adapt to changing circumstances and role requirements
• Develop and improve processes with superior analytic and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in the training sector /Certificate IV in Training and Assessment would be advantageous but not essential

This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual seeking a key role within a business that they can make their mark on. In return for your skills, experience and enthusiasm, you can expect to join a vibrant and supportive team where your ideas are valued and encouraged.

How to apply for this role

To apply for the position as a Business Support Manager please send a covering letter and current resume.

Applied Vocational Training is a private RTO (Registered Training Organisation) offering qualifications in a variety of animal related vocations including veterinary nursing and animal studies. We offer on campus study options at our college in Bentley WA in addition to online e-learning courses to students all over Australia.

We pride ourselves in providing impeccable service and support to both current and potential students and are seeking an individual who is passionate about customer service to join our close-knit and friendly team.

We are seeking a new member to join our friendly team to build and maintain relationships with current students and provide on-going supervision and support through the course of their studies. Building and maintaining industry relationships is also an important part of this widely varied role.

This role will suit an individual with a background in the veterinary and animal care industry combined with proven exceptional verbal and written communication skills.  You will need to demonstrate the ability to relate to a wide range of people in a professional yet empathetic way, be self-driven and motivated with exceptional attention to detail.

This is a rare opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and vibrant team with a genuine passion for what we do.

Key responsibilities

• Dealing with enquiries from prospective students on a national basis to ensure that they receive appropriate advice on course suitability and providing the highest level of service
• Act as a point of contact for students, monitoring progress and providing support and advice
• Managing relationships with current work placements to ensure it is a productive arrangement for both parties and providing support when needed
• Building relationships with a wide variety of industry contacts through telephone communication and workplace visits
• Arrangement of practical placements for vet nursing and animal studies students in Perth Metro area and on-going documentation and recording of work placement updates
• Develop programs to help work placements deliver quality training and get the most out of practical student placements
• Providing coaching and information sessions to students and workplaces on how to get the most out of their practical placement, providing regular progress reports and relaying feedback.
• Managing and maintaining student data base
• Undertaking a wide range of administrative duties to support and document the work and programs that are implemented
• Weekly, monthly and quarterly student progress reporting and subsequent action where necessary

Selection criteria

Essential

Skills, Experience & Qualities

• A proven track record in the veterinary industry or similar
• Professional presentation, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Self-driven with the ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision
• Have excellent planning and time management skills, be a strong implementer
• Be a flexible team member, able to adapt to changing circumstances and role requirements
• Be able to develop and improve processes with superior analytic and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills  (including Email, Microsoft Office)

 Desirable

Skills, Experience & Qualities

• Experience in a training and/or sales environment
• Cert IV Training and Assessment
• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or higher
• Experience using software such as  G Suite (Google) and databases (LMS and Student Management)

How to apply

This position is now filled.

Several  positions have  become available with AVT to supervise and assist with the practical skills and knowledge  development of students who are studying Certificate II and III in Animal Studies onsite in various animal establishments around Perth.

This is an exciting practical hands-on role and will involve:

• Spending 2-3 days per week at one or more animal facilities supervising students (approximately 8 hours each day)
• Helping to facilitate practical training sessions in a variety of environments
• Demonstrating practical skills to students
• Observing and overseeing students skills and safety during their work placement
• Liaising with staff from the animal care facilities to build on and maintain industry relationships

This role will suit an individual with a background in the veterinary or animal care industry combined with proven exceptional customer service and communication skills.  You will need to demonstrate the ability to relate to a wide range of people in a professional yet empathetic way, be self-driven and motivated and have the ability to multi-task, think on your feet and work autonomously as well as part of a team.

There is also opportunity for additional work, based at our college in Bentley, including student support, general administration, business development, social media etc etc. Therefore this position is flexible as a full time or part time role.

Essential criteria

• Minimum TAE Assessor Skill Set (TAESS00011) or willingness to undertake
• Proven experience in the animal care industry
• Formal qualifications in animal care or veterinary nursing
• Professional presentation, with outstanding communication skills and relationship building/management ability
• Self-driven with the ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision
• Have excellent planning and time management skills, and be a strong implementer
• Experience with staff training and/or supervision
• Be a flexible team member, able to adapt to changing circumstances and role requirements

This is a rare opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and vibrant team with a genuine passion for what we do.  We have a dedicated, talented team of individuals with a wealth of industry and teaching knowledge and experience.

How to apply

This position has been filled.

Applied Vocational Training is a private RTO (Registered Training Organisation) offering qualifications in a variety of animal related vocations including veterinary nursing and animal studies. We offer on campus study options at our college in Bentley WA in addition to online e-learning courses to students all over Australia.

This is a rare opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and vibrant team with a genuine passion for what we do.  We have a dedicated, talented team of individuals with a wealth of industry and teaching knowledge and experience.

This role will suit an enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated individual who is passionate about training and passing knowledge and experience onto others.

We have  tutoring and assessing positions available at AVT, offering flexible hours.  This position could be suitable for somebody who lives remotely or who lives in Perth and is able to be on campus to also conduct onsite assessments.

Key responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Marking and assessing a variety of on-line assessments (in the form of written tests and assignments, workplace assignments, case studies and practical skills) across all qualifications we offer and providing feedback in a timely manner
• Mentoring and supporting students in their studies, via phone and via our online learning platform
• Maintain, develop and modify learning resources and assessment tools as required.

If living in Perth, could also include:

• Conducting formal practical skills assessments (on campus and off-site, sometimes in workplaces)
• Facilitating practical training sessions in a variety of environments
• Conducting tutorials and providing student academic support

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior veterinary nurse to diversify their career.

Essential criteria

The ideal candidate for this opportunity will offer the following:

• Must possess TAE40116 Cert IV in Training and Assessment* (or minimum TAE Assessor Skill Set (TAESS00011))
• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing qualification or higher
• Experienced senior veterinary nurse (minimum 4-5 years’ current and relevant experience) who has been working in all aspects of veterinary practice and has good knowledge and practical experience in patient care, medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, clinical pathology, imaging, customer service and client care, dental nursing, emergency nursing and intensive care
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to relate to a wide range of people in a professional yet empathetic way
• Have excellent planning and time management skills
• Self-driven with the ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision

*Must hold a current TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor or TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment plus the following units:

• TAELLN411 or TAELLN401A; and
• TAEASS502 or TAEASS501a or TAEASS502B

How to apply

This position is now filled.