The key duties of the position include The Role The APS 5 Japanese Language Teacher will prepare, develop and deliver Japanese language lessons for up to 20 hours of lessons per week. Work productively as part of a specialised language team consisting of Australian Public Servants and contractors Develop Japanese language assessment materials Monitor the academic progress of students and provide timely and actionable individual feedback Review and implement continual improvement to course materials and assessments Provide timely and accurate advice and guidance to the APS 6 Senior Language Teacher Assist in the preparation and conduct of In-Country Training programs for students including travel to Japan for student assessment Assist in the preparation and conduct of domestic cultural engagement activities for students Identify and research teaching methodology improvement utilising new technologies Other duties in line with the APS 5 Standard as directed About our Team The Japanese Language Department is responsible for the syllabus design, material development and delivery of the Japanese language courses to ADF personnel. The Japanese Language Department have a mindset of continuous improvement utilising new technologies to improve the language delivery experience for students. The Defence Force School of Languages (DFSL) delivers language and cultural training to select Australian Defence Force personnel. The school provides over 50 courses across 18 languages with graduates applying their language skills seamlessly in communities across the globe to enhance Defence capability. Though this position is located in Laverton Victoria, DFSL also has a detachment in Canberra. There are currently approximately 100 ADF, APS and contracted staff and over 150 military students at any one time. As a school of foreign languages, DFSL is extremely culturally diverse. Our Ideal Candidate Have a demonstrated a high level of knowledge of the Japanese language Have a demonstrated sound knowledge of different approaches to language teaching and embracing new technologies Have Japanese teaching experience (preferable in an adult learning environment) Have demonstrated experience in syllabus design and material development Have a demonstrated applied knowledge of different approaches to language teaching