Casual Teacher

South West TAFE supports equal employment opportunity and actively encourages Indigenous applicants to apply.

Casual Teacher - High Risk Training

This position provides high-quality training services on behalf of the Short Course Industry High-Risk team. The role requires an innovator who can effectively respond to the training demands of Institute clients, who is able to work in a variety of environments and with different teaching and learning modes. The Teacher is also responsible for developing resources and assessment tools to support this delivery and for developing and maintaining relationships with industry and key government bodies.

TAFE teachers are expected to work effectively as members of a team and to be involved in a range of course and program coordination activities which support the effective operation of the teaching centre and the achievement of learning outcomes for students. To effectively support the department, this position may be required to coordinate and teach in other programs delivered by the department, including fee for service and industry based training. Any additional teaching requirements will depend on qualifications and expertise.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced trainer/assessor to deliver one or more of the following nationally recognised courses:

- Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck
- Operate Elevated Work Platforms up to 11 Metres
- Licence to Operate a Boom-Type Elevated Work Platform 11 Metres or More

Ideally, the successful candidate will be able to deliver all three courses, but we welcome applications from individuals who are qualified in one or more of these areas.

The must haves

- An approved degree, diploma or certificate in a relevant vocational area or approved equivalent qualifications, approved industry experience and the ability to demonstrate currency in vocational workplace competencies
- A current AQF4 vocational teaching qualification - for example, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40110, TAE40116 or TAE40122
- Employee Victorian Working with Children and satisfactory Police Check
- Current driver’s licence

Highly desirable requirements

- An approved course of teacher training accredited at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 5, Level 6 or above that clearly evidences:

- Studies in adult learning methodology

- Studies in teaching in a Vocational Education environment

- Studies in Applied Research (linked to the Boyer framework of scholarship) 200 hours of supervised practicum

- A minimum of 2 years’ relevant vocational experience
- Substantial experience using Microsoft Office products and relevant industry software and programs

South West TAFE is a child safe and equal opportunity employer; fostering a fair, safe and inclusive environment and embraces all forms of diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from people with a variety of attributes, including but not limited to:

- A person with a disability
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Culturally and linguistically diverse
- LGBTIQA+

To apply for the role, please click ‘Apply for this job’ and provide a copy of your current resume and cover letter, which addresses the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close: Sunday, 19 October 2025

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