SEE Assessor-Skills for Education and Employment Program

Macquarie Community College

Join us and make a difference!

Macquarie Community College is a not-for-profit registered training organisation (RTO 90033) and is one of Sydney’s largest Community Colleges.

Serving a diverse range of communities across northern and western Sydney in addition to hundreds of classes delivered in community and employer sites we have set the standard in adult community education since our beginnings in 1950. 

We create and provide affordable and inclusive learning opportunities that meet the needs of individuals, organisations and communities and believe participation in quality life-long learning is transformational.

Our main program areas are English language, Job Ready Skills and Career Training for jobseekers and those changing or accelerating their careers, and our open entry short courses for Leisure and Self-improvement. 

We are excited to be seeking a SEE Assessor who is an experienced English language and literacy specialist with strong ACSF assessment expertise and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, learner-centred training environment

Previous experience in an RTO or training environment. Please ensure you read what we are looking for, the role requirements and application instructions below to ensure the role is right for you.

Please note:

Applications without a current resume and cover letter won’t be considered. We will only be contacting successful candidates. Applicants must hold all three essential qualifications listed below to progress through the selection process. Casual and permanent opportunities available, depending on candidate suitability and program needs.

Position Overview

The SEE Assessor is responsible for conducting fair, consistent and accurate assessments of adult learners entering the SEE Program. The role requires strong knowledge of ACSF levels, adult LLND needs and compliant assessment practices. The assessor will work with learners from diverse backgrounds and contribute to an effective enrolment, placement and learner support process.

Reporting to the SEE Program Manager, this role will:

·         Conduct initial Pre-Training Assessments for prospective SEE learners.

·         Assess learner skills across reading, writing, oral communication, numeracy and digital literacy.

·         Benchmark learner performance using the Australian Core Skills Framework.

·         Identify learning needs, barriers and appropriate training pathways.

·         Complete accurate records, assessment evidence and reporting documentation.

·         Deliver and assess English language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills training when required.

·         Contribute to resource development, moderation, validation and continuous improvement activities.

 Essential knowledge and skills required:

·         A bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years’ duration.

·         Recognised post graduate qualification in TESOL, EAL, Adult Literacy/Numeracy, Applied Linguistics or a related field.

·         TAE40116 or TAE 40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment +TAELLN411 and TAEASS502.

·         Minimum 2 years’ experience conducting LLND, EAL, foundation skills or adult learning assessments.

·         Demonstrated ability to benchmark learner skills using the ACSF.

·         Experience with PTA processes, learner interviews, assessment evidence collection and compliant record keeping.

What we are looking for:

·         A patient, respectful and culturally responsive assessor who can support adult learners from diverse backgrounds.

·         Strong observation, questioning and professional judgement skills for accurate ACSF benchmarking.

·         An efficient and highly organised approach to assessment documentation, evidence collection and reporting.

·         The ability to explain assessment processes clearly, calmly and professionally.

·         Ability to deliver engaging, contextualised LLND training