VET Casual Teacher - Early Childhood and Education (classroom & placement assessment)

• Inspire the Next Generation of Educators
• Casual opportunities across the University's three campuses: Hawthorn, Wantirna or Croydon
• Attractive hourly rates (depending on qualifications)

About the Role

Are you passionate about shaping future educators and making a real impact in the classroom and beyond?

At Swinburne, our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of vocational education—known for strong industry connections and student-focused learning. We’re looking for a passionate teacher to inspire, engage and support students across Early Childhood, and Education programs.

As a Vocational Education Teacher, you’ll play a key role in preparing students for meaningful careers in early childhood, and education settings. You’ll create engaging, real-world learning experiences that reflect sector best practice and contemporary teaching approaches.

Working as part of a collaborative and supportive teaching team, you will deliver high quality programs across certificate and diploma levels. You will support students both in the classroom and during practical placements, helping them build confidence, capability and a strong sense of belonging as they progress through their studies. Aligning with our new strategy, Ad Astra, you will play a key role in supporting students to build confidence and successfully transition into higher level qualifications across the University, including dual and multi sector pathways.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver innovative, student-centred teaching across multiple modes
• Assess students in both classroom and practical settings
• Tailor programs to suit diverse learners and clients
• Contribute to continuous improvement and compliance activities
• Foster a safe, inclusive and culturally respectful learning environment

About You

You’re an enthusiastic educator who brings both professional or sector experience and a passion for teaching. You thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working with diverse learners.

You’ll also bring:

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality, innovative teaching across varied learning environments
• A strong commitment to inclusive, student-centred education
• Experience supporting diverse cohorts with tailored learning approaches
• Understanding of Vocational Education and Training (VET) frameworks and compliance requirements
• Industry experience in either:
• Early Childhood Education, or
• Primary/Secondary school settings (e.g., Education Support or Teacher Education Preparation)
• Experience working with First Nations curriculum and a strong understanding of Cultural Safety

Qualifications

• 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
• AQF5 level (or above) qualification in Early Childhood or Education

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

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. 

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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 19 April 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. 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 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 the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (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. 

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