Are you passionate about inspiring and engaging students? Do you want to be part of a leading institution known for its strong industry and community connections, and its commitment to student-focused learning? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a VET Teacher.

The Swinburne VET Teacher is required to inspire, engage and educate our students for the 21st century. As the VET Teacher, you will apply industry-leading practices and leverage modern learning technologies and contemporary teaching methods. Working closely with a team of educational professionals, you will be responsible for the planning, delivery, assessment, evaluation, and compliance of top-tier education and training programs. In this role, teachers must customize and adjust programs to cater to the varied needs of learners and clients, spanning from certificate courses to diplomas and associate degrees.

The Trades Engineering and Technology Advanced Construction Technology Department is looking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced teachers to meet expected further growth in 2024 and beyond. Teaching will be for units from our current Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural). The requirement is to predominantly carry out teaching and assessment duties within these programs, on campus, online (or online live), hybrid and in workplaces (face-to-face).

About VET
For more than a century, Swinburne continues to persevere in our commitment to not only provide, but also transform education through strong industry engagement, social inclusion, a desire to innovate and, above all, a determination to create positive change.

Our vision for Pathway and Vocational Education (VE) is to be the best provider of vocational education in Australia known for our industry and community connections and excellence in student focused learning. To achieve this, consistent with Swinburne's 2025 vision, we will:

• embrace a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork
• engage our students through education that is inspiring, international and industry-engaged, with a focus on developing future ready learners
• productively link with Swinburne's Higher Education Faculties and Research to enhance the University's position and reputation
• be the partner of choice for the industries and communities we serve

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

• Current building, construction, or related engineering industry experience of at least 3 years.
• Demonstrated ability to implement high quality innovative teaching and learning programs in a variety of learning modes, reflecting an understanding of successful approaches to Building and Construction teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to foster and promote an inclusive, customised and safe learning environment and provide support and advice to a diverse range of students and clients
• Current and extensive technical knowledge of the building and construction industry legislations and planning requirements
• Current and extensive technical knowledge of the building and construction industry contracts, tender process, estimating and project management

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116.
• Current and extensive technical knowledge of the National Construction Code and workplace safety legislation.
• Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) or equivalent qualifications; or have sufficient and current vocational competence that would allow for a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process to be completed.
• A current driver’s licence (where workplace delivery is required).

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, 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, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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For more information about the role, please email talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

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: Wednesday, 25 September 2024 at 5pm.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.

For a confidential discussion regarding accessibility requirements, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve our recruitment processes to better accommodate adjustments you require, please reach out to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

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.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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