VET Teacher - Transition Education

Shape the Future of Special Education at Swinburne

Part time (0.6), 12-months fixed term position at our Croydon campus

T2.2-T3.5 depending on skills and qualifications plus 17% super

About the Role

Are you a passionate industry professional ready to inspire the next generation of learners? Join Swinburne’s Vocational Education (VE) team and bring your real-world experience into a dynamic teaching environment where innovation, collaboration, and student success are at the heart of everything we do.

As the VET Teacher - Transition Education, you will deliver engaging, high-quality training and education for learners with a permanent cognitive and/or intellectual disability to become active participants in the community by assisting them to build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to successfully transition to further study, training and/or employment. You will deliver inclusive, student-centred teaching and assessment that supports diverse learners (including students requiring additional learning support), and embed employability skills, foundation skills (LLN) and real-world learning aligned to current industry and community needs.

Working within a collaborative team of education professionals, you will:

• Plan, deliver and assess training aligned to current Training Packages
• Adapt programs to meet diverse learner and industry needs
• Foster an inclusive, supportive and safe learning environment
• Ensure compliance and continuous improvement of training delivery
• Contribute to the development of innovative teaching and assessment materials

We are seeking experienced and motivated professionals who thrive on sharing knowledge and supporting others to succeed.

About You

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

• Demonstrated excellence or capacity to implement high quality, innovative approaches in teaching and assessment, using a variety of learning modes, which respond to diverse student learning needs.
• Demonstrated experience or the capacity to develop learning and assessment resources.
• Demonstrated awareness and understanding of Vocational Education and Training policies and frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience or the capacity to develop and conduct training programs directed to the needs of industry and the community is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education with a Special Education specialisation area.
• Graduate Certificate of Education with a Special Education specialisation.
• Master’s degree which includes a Special Education specialisation such as:
• Master of Special Education.
• Master of Education (Special Education)

OR

• Evidencing relevant knowledge and application of theories, methods, and practices in teaching learners with a range of intellectual disabilities through a combination of activities which may include but are not limited to:
• evidence of incorporating application of theories and approaches into practice and assessment such as:
• lessons/sessions delivered over a period of time noting approaches used, how different learner needs are addressed, how learning is contextualised, application of special education theories and approaches to practice.
• peer review of teaching / third party report detailing performance.
• documented relevant teaching experience.
• 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.

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 Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: Friday, 12 June 2026 at 11:30pm.

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 at 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 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.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.