"VET Casual Teacher - General Education"

• Be Part of Swinburne’s VE Future - Where Learning Meets the Real World
• Casual Opportunities at our Croydon, Hawthorn and Wantirna campuses
• Attractive hourly rates, depending on qualifications and experience

About the Role 

Swinburne University of Technology has an exciting opportunity for passionate and engaging Casual General Education Teachers to join our Vocational Education (VE) team.

As a Casual General Education Teacher, you will work collaboratively within a team of dedicated education professionals to deliver high-quality education and training programs. You will plan, deliver, assess and evaluate learning while ensuring compliance with relevant vocational education standards.

This role requires the ability to adapt and customise programs to meet the diverse needs of learners and clients, across qualifications ranging from Course in Initial to Certificate III in General Education for Adults. You will draw on contemporary learning technologies, innovative pedagogies and industry best practice to support positive student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and assessment using a variety of learning modes
• Plan and implement innovative learning experiences that respond to diverse student needs
• Develop and maintain learning and assessment resources
• Contribute to the design and delivery of training programs aligned with industry and community needs
• Ensure compliance with Vocational Education and Training (VET) policies, frameworks and quality standards
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support continuous improvement in teaching and learning

At Swinburne, you’ll be part of a progressive, values-driven institution committed to excellence in education, innovation and industry engagement. We offer a supportive teaching environment where your expertise and ideas are valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact on student learning and success.

About You  

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• Demonstrated excellence, or the capacity to implement high-quality and innovative teaching and assessment practices.
• Experience, or the ability to develop and deliver training programs tailored to industry and community needs.
• Experience, or the capacity to develop learning and assessment resources.
• An understanding of Vocational Education and Training policies, frameworks and compliance requirements.
• A collaborative approach and a strong commitment to student-focused learning.

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
• AQF Level 7 or above teaching qualification with relevant method or evidence of relevant knowledge of the theory of literacy development and its application to practice.

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.  

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle. 
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

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 22 February 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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