• Bring your passion for teaching to a world class Vocational Education provider
• Casual position: $76.78 - $79.79 per hour
• Wantirna location

About the job

Are you a Community Services professional looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of the next generation of learners? Are you a skilled facilitator with experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and/or organisations?

If this sounds like you then don’t wait, Swinburne’s Vocational Education team is now inviting expressions of interest for casual teachers to commence in 2019!

As a Community Services Teacher (Indigenous Programs) you will work closely with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), such as the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Child Care Agency (VACCA), and Swinburne University of Technology to maximise student participation, wellbeing, and success in completing their studies. Drawing from your extensive experience and knowledge of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners and organisations, you will demonstrate the ability to develop a culturally safe learning environment.

A community services teacher at Swinburne is expected to share their experience and knowledge with students, and encourage them to successfully obtain their qualifications and succeed in their chosen profession. Our community services teachers work within a passionate team of teachers. Within this team they plan, deliver, assess, evaluate and ensure compliance of high quality education programs. With Swinburne’s world class training facilities and flexible working conditions, you’ll want to start the next chapter of your journey with us.

About Swinburne

Our vision is to be the best provider of vocational education in Australia known for our industry and community connections and excellence in student focused learning.

With a recent award increase, we pride ourselves with our competitive teaching rates for our staff with 12% super and excellent supportive culture. We value professional development for all staff and encourage a flexible working environment here at Swinburne and have been consistently named Employer Choice for Gender Equality.

This is an exciting time to join Swinburne with an increase in student numbers, this is your chance to make an impact on the delivery of our courses.

About you

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116): or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) including the units TAELLN411 and TAEASS502 or equivalent units.
• Relevant degree or vocational qualification in Community Services or related field.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and/or organisations

At Swinburne, we celebrate our diverse culture and the strength this brings to our workforce. We are committed to our Indigenous Employment Strategy and are therefore seeking to increase the representation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples within the University, where traditionally they have been under-represented.

To find out more about our Indigenous Employment Strategy please visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/our-university/indigenous-matters/reconciliation-action-plan/

How to apply

If this sounds like your next role then we want to hear from you! Please click on ‘begin/apply’ to submit your resume and cover letter.

For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Officer Angie Martin via email angiemartin@swin.edu.au or DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team via email staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au

Applications close at 5 pm, 2nd of October 2019