Job Description
Vocational Education Teacher required to join Swinburne’s Trades & Engineering Technologies team
Casual teaching roles at our Wantirna campus
$57.02 - $87.1+ hourly rate (depending upon qualifications & experience)
About the Job
Swinburne is embarking on an exciting journey, working towards our new vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world. The Trades Engineering and Technology Engineering Department is seeking to engage suitably qualified and experienced casual teachers to meet expected further growth in 2026 and beyond.
In this role, you will inspire, engage and educate our students for the 21st century. You will implement industry best practice and apply current learning technologies and contemporary learning pedagogies. Additionally you will work collaboratively within a passionate team of education professionals to plan, deliver, assess, evaluate and ensure compliance of high quality education and training programs.
This role requires our teachers to be able to customise and adapt our programs to meet our learners and clients’ needs that vary from certificate level through to diploma and associate degree levels.
If this sounds like you then don’t wait, Swinburne’s Engineering department (VE) are looking for teachers to commence immediately and throughout the year.
About you
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
Vocational experience relevant to the nominated teaching programs
Demonstrated excellence or capacity to implement high quality approaches in teaching and assessment, using a variety of learning modes, which respond to diverse student learning needs.
Demonstrated experience or the capacity to develop learning and assessment resources.
Understanding of current VET policy and developments and innovative approaches to vocational education and training.
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
Qualifications
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or its successor)
Vocational qualification in Engineering (Mechanical and/or Fabrication) applicable to Vocational Education programs’
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2026 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, 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, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2026 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
To view the position description or to start an application please click on 'apply' or ‘begin’ and submit a resume and cover letter addressing why you believe you are suitable for this position.
For further information about this position, contact Giorgina Gallagher (TET Engineering) by email: ggallagher@swin.edu.au
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au
Submit you application today!
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact inclusion@swin.edu.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan
(Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position) (#LI-SW)
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Casual teaching roles at our Wantirna campus
$57.02 - $87.1+ hourly rate (depending upon qualifications & experience)
About the Job
Swinburne is embarking on an exciting journey, working towards our new vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world. The Trades Engineering and Technology Engineering Department is seeking to engage suitably qualified and experienced casual teachers to meet expected further growth in 2026 and beyond.
In this role, you will inspire, engage and educate our students for the 21st century. You will implement industry best practice and apply current learning technologies and contemporary learning pedagogies. Additionally you will work collaboratively within a passionate team of education professionals to plan, deliver, assess, evaluate and ensure compliance of high quality education and training programs.
This role requires our teachers to be able to customise and adapt our programs to meet our learners and clients’ needs that vary from certificate level through to diploma and associate degree levels.
If this sounds like you then don’t wait, Swinburne’s Engineering department (VE) are looking for teachers to commence immediately and throughout the year.
About you
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
Vocational experience relevant to the nominated teaching programs
Demonstrated excellence or capacity to implement high quality approaches in teaching and assessment, using a variety of learning modes, which respond to diverse student learning needs.
Demonstrated experience or the capacity to develop learning and assessment resources.
Understanding of current VET policy and developments and innovative approaches to vocational education and training.
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
Qualifications
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or its successor)
Vocational qualification in Engineering (Mechanical and/or Fabrication) applicable to Vocational Education programs’
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2026 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, 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, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2026 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
To view the position description or to start an application please click on 'apply' or ‘begin’ and submit a resume and cover letter addressing why you believe you are suitable for this position.
For further information about this position, contact Giorgina Gallagher (TET Engineering) by email: ggallagher@swin.edu.au
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au
Submit you application today!
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact inclusion@swin.edu.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan
(Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position) (#LI-SW)
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Casual VE Teacher - Engineering position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.