About VU

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving Place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Team

WMEP sits in the TAFE division of Victoria University and delivers high-quality English language and foundation education to learners from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds across Melbourne’s west. Our team of passionate educators and leaders supports students to build English proficiency, confidence, and pathways into further study, employment, and community participation. As part of WMEP, you’ll work in a collaborative, student-focused environment committed to inclusion, innovation, and educational excellence.

About the Role

Victoria University TAFE (VU TAFE) Western Melbourne English Program is looking for qualified sessional EAL teachers to deliver our EAL courses to students from non-English speaking backgrounds.

Position Key Duties

• Delivering training and assessment in various EAL courses
• Maintaining accurate course and student records according to organisational and regulatory requirements
• Fostering a working environment that is respectful to all students and staff
• Establishing and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the course by being involved with the design, development and validation of its training and assessment resources.

Position Details

Pay rates: Sessional teaching rate is $98.34 per hour, and sessional non-teaching rate is $63.29 per hour inclusive of 25% sessional loading plus superannuation

Employment Type: Sessional

Hours: Approximately 16 per week

Location: Footscray Nicholson, Werribee, Sunshine, St Albans as required

About You

Our teaching team is looking for dedicated sessional teachers eager to bring their industry experience to the classroom. If you’re an experienced EAL teacher passionate about inspiring and empowering learners, we would love to hear from you!

Appropriate qualifications to be eligible for this role include but are not limited to:

• A four-year Bachelor of Education, with TESOL as a method
• An undergraduate bachelor degree plus a postgraduate TESOL qualification at AQF 8 or above, that includes a 22-day supervised teaching practicum in TESOL, such as:
• Graduate Certificate in Education (TESOL)
• Graduate Certificate in TESOL
• Graduate Diploma in TESOL
• Graduate Diploma of Education with a TESOL method
• Master of TESOL/Master of Applied Linguistics/Master of Arts (TESOL)
• Master of Teaching with a TESOL method
• TAE40116 or TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or TAE40110 with upgrade units TAELLN411 and TAEASS502

Who to Contact?

For further information relating to the position, please contact Carmen Borg at Carmen.Borg@vu.edu.au

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted:

• A cover letter
• Your curriculum vitae/resume
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

Applications will close Monday 29th June at 11:59 pm.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.

The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment.

Why Join VU

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage

Our Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999.