VET Casual Teacher - Community Services
Job details
Job description, work day and responsibilities
About the Role
At Swinburne, we believe that vocational education changes lives. Our vision is to be the leading provider of vocational education in Australia—renowned for our industry partnerships, strong community connections, and exceptional student-focused learning experiences.
We’re on the lookout for passionate, experienced professionals in the community services sector who are ready to take the next step in their careers by sharing their knowledge and inspiring the next generation of industry leaders.
We’re seeking educators with real-world experience in community services, particularly in areas such as Counselling (counselling qualification required), Family violence support, Client assessment & case management, Children at risk roles or Mental health & mental health peer work (peer workers must have lived experience and at least 1 year in a peer worker role).
Join Swinburne and be part of something bigger—a team that’s shaping the future of vocational education and the community services sector.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
A passion for teaching & learning – Ability to create inclusive, engaging, and high-quality learning experiences.
Innovation & adaptability – Confidence in using modern learning technologies and teaching methods to enhance student success.
Industry awareness – A strong understanding of current trends and developments in community services.
Commitment to excellence – Ability to develop training programs and assessment resources that meet industry and student needs.
Availability to teach at least 1 day a week during the term/semester periods.
Qualifications
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)
OR
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
Relevant degree or vocational qualification in community services or related field of experience
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
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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 1 May 2025, at 11.00pm
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, ****** 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 DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 +214 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).
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Offer ID: #1070350,
Published: 2 weeks ago,
Company registered: 5 months ago
