VET Casual Teacher - Education

About the Role 
Are you passionate about education and dedicated to shaping the next generation of teachers and education support workers? We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced educator to join our team and deliver high-quality vocational education programs.

As a Casual Teacher – Education Programs, you will apply industry best practices and innovative teaching methods across a range of vocational courses, including School-based Education Support and the Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation. You will collaborate with a team of enthusiastic education professionals to lead and monitor program delivery, assessment, and evaluation. A critical aspect of this role will involve tailoring and adapting programs to meet the unique needs of learners and clients across certificate, diploma, and associate degree levels.

Candidates must have classroom experience in Primary or Secondary school settings. The ideal applicant for the Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation will hold a Bachelor of Education – with experience in teaching literacy and/or maths to year 10. For School Based Education Support the ideal applicant will have classroom experience in Primary or Secondary settings supporting students with identified individual needs, to be successful in their learning. We are particularly seeking individuals with a passion for integrating current learning technologies and contemporary pedagogical approaches into their teaching practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative environment where you will play a key role in developing and delivering programs that inspire future educators. If you are ready to bring your expertise to a team that values innovation and quality education, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and help us empower learners to achieve their full potential.


About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• Experience teaching and/or providing Education Support within a primary or secondary school setting
• Demonstrated ability to implement high quality innovative teaching and learning programs in a variety of learning modes which respond to a diverse range of student and client needs. 
• Demonstrated ability to foster and promote an inclusive, customised and safe learning environment and provide support and advice to a diverse range of students and clients. 
• Demonstrated ability to participate effectively in continuous improvement, audit processes and the maintenance of high-quality training and assessment materials.
• Demonstrated awareness and understanding of Vocational Education and Training policies and frameworks.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting pre-service Casual Teachers during practical placements
• Experience in the Vocational Education and Training sector
• Experience with learning management systems and capacity to manage a range of IT systems and software
• Experience with writing and developing teaching and learning resources with reference to Training Packages

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or vocational qualification in Education Support and/or Education/Teaching (primary or secondary). This includes a Bachelor, Graduate Diploma or Diploma of Education.
• TAE40116 or TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or its successor 
• TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment plus the following units: 
  • TAELLN411 (or its successor) or TAELLN401A, and
  • TAEASS502 (or its successor) or TAEASS502A or TAEASS502B
• Diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education

**This position is open only to applicants who have work rights in Australia


About Vocational Education  
For more than a century, Swinburne continues to persevere in our commitment to not only provide, but also transform education through strong industry engagement, social inclusion, a desire to innovate and, above all, a determination to create positive change.

Our vision for Vocational Education (VE) is to be the best provider of vocational education in Australia known for our industry and community connections and excellence in student focused learning. To achieve this, consistent with Swinburne's 2025 vision, we will:

• Embrace a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork
• Engage our students through education that is inspiring, international and industry-engaged, with a focus on developing future ready learners
• Productively link with Swinburne's Higher Education Faculties and Research to enhance the University's position and reputation
• Be the partner of choice for the industries and communities we serve

To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

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For more information about the role, please email talentacquisition@swin.edu.au 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au  


Applications Close: Wednesday 1 January 2025, at 11.00pm

Please note that all applications will be reviewed after the closing date and that interviews are planned for mid-January 2025. 

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.


Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates. 

For a confidential conversation about your accessibility needs or to offer feedback on how we can enhance our recruitment processes to accommodate any adjustments you may require, please contact Swinburne’s Disability Confident Recruitment at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.


Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne 
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program. 

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan


Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes 
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  
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