Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1507722
High-level proficiency in two or more of the languages offered at VSL Distance Education
Knowledge of pedagogical and instructional design issues related to online language teaching and learning
Experience in the design and delivery of online and print language teaching and learning resources
Experience in the digital and print content production process
Demonstrated knowledge and skills producing digital content using HTML, XML and audio and image editing applications.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in print production including preflight.
Strong interpersonal, communication, writing and co-ordination skills
The ability to exercise independent judgment and solve problems in creative and productive ways
Promote quality standards for online course design and development at the VSL
Liaise with teachers and other course writers to re-design print-based foreign language courses for e-learning delivery and to suit updated curriculum requirements
Prepare design documents, scripts, and other materials as required to support the course development process
Collaborate with other developers and editors as part of the production process to provide recommendations for interface design, sequencing of instruction and design of interactives
Structure and edit content (text, audio, image, video, interactives) for both online and print delivery using best pedagogical practice
Create, edit and manage files using standard office and web development software
Take responsibility for delivery of new blended courses from design to live / print, including testing and debugging
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
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https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
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Referees other than those nominated may be contacted.
Purpose
The Victorian School of Languages (VSL) is a government school and state-wide service of the Department of Education and Training which provides language programs from Foundation to Year 12 (VCE) to students from all three sectors (Government, Independent, and Catholic). The school offers Languages in face-to-face and distance education classes to students who cannot study the language at their home school. The key directions are the DET Language policies and the 2015. The Education State document.
Values
The values that underpin the development and delivery of the VSL's Languages provision are:
Environmental Context
The school teaches 51 languages in 42 Centres (campuses) across Victoria. Students come from both Government and non-Government schools. Classes are held outside school hours usually on Saturdays throughout the Melbourne metropolitan area, country and regional Victoria. The VSL Centres are organised in twelve areas, each under the administration of a Leading Teacher (Area Manager) and Centre classes range from Foundation to Year 12.
The VSL School Council, which comprises elected and nominated members, provides expert and broadly based guidance and leadership to the school.
The school responds to Language needs of new and emerging communities and changing demands/demographics.
In this position you will have a leading role in working on the development of three to four VSL Distance Education courses.
You will liaise with the writers/teachers about the teaching program and then develop, to publishing level, the online activities as well as the print resources.
This will necessarily require skill in course development, adaptation and re-writing in the project languages. Attention to detail and a thorough proofing process are crucial.
Annual reviews of courses are also undertaken. You will work as part of a small team of curriculum designers/writers/developers at the VSL Head Office.