ASSOCIATE LECTURER - STUDENT & YOUTH CARE SECTOR - HMIS

We are seeking experienced professionals to join us as Associate Lecturers (ALs) to deliver adult Continuing Education and Training (CET) courses related to the student and youth care sector. Our courses are primarily designed for working adults and CET learners who are preparing for, entering, or currently working in student care, youth care and related social service settings. ALs will bring relevant professional expertise into the classroom, facilitate engaging and practice-oriented learning, connect theory to real-world practice, and support learners in developing knowledge and skills that can be applied in their work with children and youths. Responsibilities • Deliver and facilitate adult CET courses related to student and youth care • Facilitate engaging discussions, activities, case studies, simulations and group learning • Connect course concepts and frameworks to current industry practice • Share relevant professional experiences, examples and good practices • Use practical, learner-centred approaches that support adult learners with different levels of industry experience • Support learners in applying concepts to workplace and practice-based situations • Provide feedback and guidance on learning activities and assessments, where applicable Requirements • Relevant degree or professional qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood, Education, Youth Work, Social Services or a related discipline • Relevant industry experience in student care, youth care, social services, education, early childhood, community work or related fields • Experience in teaching, training, facilitation or professional development, preferably with adult learners • Experience delivering or supporting Continuing Education and Training (CET), WSQ or other adult learning programmes is an advantage • Practical experience working with children, youths, families, schools, student care centres or community organisations • Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills • Ability to translate professional knowledge and industry experience into engaging, practical learning experiences • ACTA, ACLP or an equivalent adult training qualification is preferred • A passion for developing working adults and future practitioners in the student and youth care sector We are particularly interested in hearing from professionals such as: • Student Care Professionals • Youth Workers • Social Workers • Psychologists • Counsellors • Educators and Teachers • Early Childhood Professionals • Social Service Practitioners • Community Practitioners • Experienced Trainers and Adult Educators This is an opportunity to share your industry knowledge and professional experience with working adults who are developing their capabilities for the student and youth care sector. You will contribute to applied, practice-oriented learning and help learners connect classroom concepts with the realities of working with children, youths, families and communities. If you have strong industry experience, enjoy facilitating adult learning, and are passionate about developing practitioners in student and youth care, we would like to hear from you.