VET Casual Teacher - Early Childhood and Education

About the Role 
Are you passionate about early childhood and education? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced educator to join our team and deliver high-quality vocational education programs.

As a Casual Teacher – Early Childhood and Education Programs, you will apply industry best practices and innovative teaching methods across a range of vocational courses and 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 vocational experience in an Early Childhood setting (Early Childhood teaching roles) and/or a Primary/Secondary school setting (Education Support and Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation roles). 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 and excellence in student-focused learning. 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: 

• Demonstrated vocational experience in an Early Childhood setting (Early Childhood teaching roles) and/or a Primary/Secondary school setting (Education Support and Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation roles).
• 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.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)
  OR
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) including the following units:
  • TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills or its successor, OR
  • TAELLN401A Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills, AND
  • TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools or its successor
    OR
  • TAEASS502A Design and develop assessment tools, OR
  • TAEASS502B Design and develop assessment tools 

OR

• Diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education
• AQF5 level (or above) qualification in Early Childhood or Education is preferred. 

About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. 

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

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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: Thursday, 20 March 2025 at 5pm. 

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

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au  or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).

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.  

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.