TAFE Sessional

Job Description

• Opportunity to share your industry knowledge and experience
• Recently completed your TAE and looking for entry into vocational training
• Roles are located across our Footscray Nicholson/ Werribee/ Sunshine campuses

About Us:

Victoria University (VU) is a dual sector (higher education and TAFE) tertiary institution based in Melbourne, Australia. VU has academic colleges, each covering a broad discipline of study, and several research institutes and research centres. The University has campuses in Melbourne's CBD and western region, Sydney and Brisbane. It also offers courses at partner institutions throughout Asia. Almost 42,000 students, including around 13,000 international students, study VU courses worldwide. 

About the Opportunity:

VU is seeking expressions of interest for TAFE teachers within the Community services and Early Childhood Department. Candidates must demonstrate current industry experience as: 

• Mental Health Practitioner 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching classes in the Cert 4 Mental Health
• Preparing class content materials including case studies, problem-based learning scenarios, and delivering classes online and on campus at various locations
• Competency-based assessment and student evaluation including industry placement support

About You:

You Must Have:

• TAE40116 or TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or TAE40110 with upgrade units TAELLN411 and TAEASS502.
• A qualification within a relevant sector.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Minimum 1 year working experience within the last 5 years in the industry and willingness to share experience and knowledge within classroom setting.
• Excellent communication skills and flexible attitude.
• Relevant skills in Microsoft office, databases and record keeping.
• Current police check valid within 6 months.

What We Offer:

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff .  

How to Apply:

To submit your application, please click on the APPLY NOW button.

Applications must include:

• A cover letter which includes current availability
• Your current curriculum vitae/resume
• Evidence of applicable qualifications and Working with Children Check
• Contact details of two referees
   

Applications close: Thursday 25 April 2024 5:00pm.

Who do I contact?

Please contact Michelle Reilly, Manager Early Childhood & Community Services at [email protected] for further information about these sessional teaching opportunities.

Our Commitment to Protecting Country:

At VU we believe diversity is a strength – the more diverse perspectives, identities, cultural backgrounds, ages and experience of our students and staff, the better our working environment, research and educational experience of our students.

With a culturally diverse population of students and staff from a wide range of backgrounds, we strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students and staff are respected, valued and enabled to thrive.