Job Description
Health, Science and Community, Vocational Education
Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
T1-T3 salary (dependent on qualifications and experience) + 17% super
About the Role
Swinburne’s Health, Science and Community Services department is seeking a VET - Community Services Teacher to join the team to deliver high-quality vocational education and training programs.
The role of a Swinburne Vocational Education (VE) Teacher is to share their experience and knowledge with students and encourage our students to successfully obtain their qualifications. You will work 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 that you can customise and adapt our programs to meet our learners and clients’ needs that vary from certificate level through to diploma and associate degree levels.
For this role, we are seeking Teachers with Vocational experience in community services preferably in the following areas:
Mental Health
Alcohol and/or Other Drugs
Counselling with a counselling qualification
Family Violence
Join our dynamic team at Swinburne Vocational Education and Training (VET) and become a key player in shaping the future of education for the 21st century.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
Vocational experience relevant to the community services sector.
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 learning needs.
Demonstrated experience or the capacity to develop and conduct training programs directed to the needs of industry and the community is preferred.
Demonstrated experience or the capacity to develop learning and assessment resources.
Demonstrated awareness and understanding of Vocational Education and Training policies and frameworks.
Qualifications
Relevant degree or vocational qualification in community services or related field.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)
OR
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)
OR
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) OR
Diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education.
A secondary teaching qualification which is a credential issued by a higher education provider (as defined in section 5 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011) which would enable the individual to satisfy the academic requirements for registration as a secondary school teacher in accordance with the registration requirements in at least one State or Territory, and one of the following:
TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set or TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor, OR
TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set
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 the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.
To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.
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 [email protected]
Applications Close: Friday, 1 August 2026 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, ****** 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] (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.
#LI-SW
Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
T1-T3 salary (dependent on qualifications and experience) + 17% super
About the Role
Swinburne’s Health, Science and Community Services department is seeking a VET - Community Services Teacher to join the team to deliver high-quality vocational education and training programs.
The role of a Swinburne Vocational Education (VE) Teacher is to share their experience and knowledge with students and encourage our students to successfully obtain their qualifications. You will work 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 that you can customise and adapt our programs to meet our learners and clients’ needs that vary from certificate level through to diploma and associate degree levels.
For this role, we are seeking Teachers with Vocational experience in community services preferably in the following areas:
Mental Health
Alcohol and/or Other Drugs
Counselling with a counselling qualification
Family Violence
Join our dynamic team at Swinburne Vocational Education and Training (VET) and become a key player in shaping the future of education for the 21st century.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
Vocational experience relevant to the community services sector.
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 learning needs.
Demonstrated experience or the capacity to develop and conduct training programs directed to the needs of industry and the community is preferred.
Demonstrated experience or the capacity to develop learning and assessment resources.
Demonstrated awareness and understanding of Vocational Education and Training policies and frameworks.
Qualifications
Relevant degree or vocational qualification in community services or related field.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)
OR
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116)
OR
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) OR
Diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education.
A secondary teaching qualification which is a credential issued by a higher education provider (as defined in section 5 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011) which would enable the individual to satisfy the academic requirements for registration as a secondary school teacher in accordance with the registration requirements in at least one State or Territory, and one of the following:
TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set or TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor, OR
TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set
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 the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.
To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.
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 [email protected]
Applications Close: Friday, 1 August 2026 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, ****** 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] (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.
#LI-SW
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The VET Teacher - Community Services 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.
