VET Casual Teacher – Building and Construction
Inspire the next generation of building and construction professionals
Casual opportunities at our Croydon campus
Attractive casual rates depending on skills and experience
About the Role
Our vision for Vocational Education is to be one of Australia's leading providers of vocational education, recognised for our strong industry and community connections and excellence in student-focused learning.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate VET Casual Teacher – Building & Construction to deliver high-quality training and assessment across building and construction qualifications. Working within a collaborative team, you will apply current industry practice, contemporary teaching methods and learning technologies to create engaging and compliant learning experiences that support student success.
Teaching responsibilities will primarily focus on:
- CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
- CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
You will customise learning and assessment strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners and contribute to an inclusive, supportive and industry-connected learning environment.
This is an opportunity to share your industry expertise, support student success and contribute to a leading vocational education provider committed to innovation, quality and industry engagement.
If you're passionate about developing future building and construction professionals, we'd love to hear from you.
About You
You are a qualified building and construction professional with current industry expertise and a passion for teaching and mentoring learners. To be successful, you will have:
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40122 (or equivalent).
- A qualification equivalent to or higher than CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).
- Current industry experience in building and construction, with the ability to deliver and assess CPC40120 and/or CPC50220 units.
- Strong knowledge of the National Construction Code, building legislation, regulations, workplace health and safety requirements, and industry standards.
- Experience delivering engaging training across face-to-face, online and blended learning environments.
- Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A commitment to student success, inclusive teaching practices and continuous improvement.
- Sound understanding of compliance requirements within the vocational education sector.
Additional Information
This casual position supports evening delivery at our Croydon campus, with current teaching requirements on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings (5:30 pm – 9:30 pm). Flexibility to work across different delivery modes, campuses and schedules may be required based on operational needs.
Qualifications
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40122 (or equivalent credential recognised under the Standards for RTOs).
- Minimum qualification of CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) or an equivalent/relevant building and construction qualification.
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.
Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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 Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au
Applications Close: Sunday 2 August 2026, 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, 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, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.
For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.
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.
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