Overview:
Casual VE Sessional Teacher – Cert III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Casual Sessional, commencing April 2024
- Teaching within the School of Built Environment and Sustainability
- Flexible hours per week, based at the Melbourne CBD Campus, may be required to work from our Bundoora Campus if the opportunity arises
About RMIT – College of Vocational Education (VE)
The College of VE is an area of the university that is passionately focused on high quality outcomes and impacts for our students, our communities and our stakeholders – through supporting and enabling our staff to deliver together against our promise of ‘a skilled hand, a cultivated mind’.
We provide high quality vocational (TAFE) courses to school leavers, existing workers and employers th
With robust ties to industry through effective engagement and deep collaboration, the College of VE provides rich discipline knowledge and a learning and teaching delivery model that aligns to future student and industry needs.
Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.
Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.
About the College of Vocational Education
Led by our Pro Vice Chancellor, the College of VE is reimagining how we deliver vocational education to create unique experiences for our students and partners, so we can:
- lead in practice-based learning
- empower learners for the future of work
- engage industry and community at scale
- grow for impact and influence
The College of VE is delivering impact through transformation that creates long-term change.
About You
As a Casual Sessional within Vocational Education, you will be mainly responsible for the delivery of course material, assessing students and the supervision of students enrolled in selected courses within the program.
You will participate in the program’s continuing review of course content and development, delivery, teaching methods (including on-line delivery methods) and methods of students’ assessment. Your performance will be underpinned by participation in relevant activities which ensure your vocational competence meets and/or exceeds the education level being delivered and assessed.
Reporting Line
Reports to Program Manager
We are looking for sessional teachers to assist in subjects covering Certificate III Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver teaching programs, including training packages, in a professional and effective manner.
- Assess the learning of students in a range of contemporary VET settings. This includes maintaining accurate records of student class attendance, student progress and student assessment in line with RMIT and the School policy.
- Identify ‘students at risk’ and assist in identifying appropriate strategies to improve student learning.
- Assist the School in improving the delivery of programs and services by (i) using best practice delivery modes and appropriate student assessment strategies (to industry standards where applicable) and (ii) using relevant information including student and industry feedback to inform improvements to delivery and assessment strategies.
Key Selection Criteria
- A qualification in the TAE 40122 (TAE40116) Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its equivalent; or higher-level qualification in adult education
- Current industry (HVAC-R) experience.
- Vocational Competencies
- Required ARC License
- VBA Registration
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills relevant to teaching and consultancy environments.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in competency-based assessment.
- Demonstrated ability in ensuring current and contemporary vocational competence which meets and/or exceeds the education level being delivered and assessed.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively as a constructive and proactive member of a team.
- Demonstrated skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
To Apply
Please submit your most current CV, reflecting your relevant skills and experience, as a PDF titled with your full name and JR16924, e.g. John Smith CV JRXXX.
Bring Your Whole Self to Work
We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.
RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Applications Close:
4 May 2024 11.59 pm
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
