TAFE Sessional

About Us:

At VU, we aim to be one of the leading impact universities in the world. VU is an impact‑driven university committed to equity, excellence and opportunity. Based in Melbourne’s west and connected globally, we put students first through the VU Block Model®, dual‑sector pathways and strong industry partnerships. We are a values‑led, inclusive workplace where diverse talent is supported to make a real difference.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Manager of Community Health, this pivotal role will be ensuring that VU continues to deliver high quality training in our VET Community Health area. This will help enable VU to achieve the objectives of its Strategic Plan, 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly.

Position Key Duties:

This role will form an integral part of the Community Health team and the duties include:

• Facilitate learning by establishing educational and assessment strategies to suit a range of student, client needs and industry contexts. This includes delivery F2F, and on-line, blended and in diverse settings including within enterprises and the community.
• Work in and with current and prospective industry partners and enterprises.
• Establish and maintain a positive learning environment and undertake assessment of student performance in accordance with the requirements of the relevant curriculum/training package in a competency-based framework including within the workplace.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and assessment in accordance with the National VET Regulator including the requirements of moderation and validation of assessment.

 Position Details 

• Classification: TAFE Sessional
• Salary: $98.34 per hour for teaching hours and $63.29 per hour for non-teaching hours
• Employment Type: Continuing 
• Hours per Week: Approximately 16 hours per week
• Location: Werribee

About You:

VU’s collaborative working environment will help you thrive and achieve the best outcomes for yourself, the solutions you provide and inspiring team you work with. You will have:

• Holds or is willing to complete a Training and Assessment qualification: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116); or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) with Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills (TAELLN411 or TAELLN401); and Design and Develop Assessment Tools (TAEASS502, TAEASS502A or TAEASS502B)
• At least 2 years with Industry Experience in Health Administration, Allied Health, Patient Services Assistance or Clinical Coding/Classification.
• Qualifications relevant to your industry experience. 
• Passion in sharing your knowledge with the next generation of healthcare workers.
• Willingness to continually learn and develop as a TAFE Teacher.
• Hold a current Employee Working with Children Check.

Please note: The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Employee - Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment.  

Who to Contact? 

For further information relating to the position, please contact: 
Name: Rebecca Scorgie
Position Title: Manager Community Health
Email: [email protected]

How to Apply

To submit your application please click on the Apply button.

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

• A cover letter 
• Your curriculum vitae/resume 
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

Applications will close 9 August at 5pm. This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged. 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia. 

Why Join VU: 

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. University fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage 

Our Commitment:

Victoria University is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and socially responsible community. We honour our deep diversity by respecting First Nations perspectives and embedding sustainable approaches to Protecting Country, while championing progressive inclusivity for all—embracing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio‑economic backgrounds. As a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, we strive to create a place where everyone feels they belong, and we ensure a positive, barrier‑free recruitment experience by providing adjustments and accessible formats upon request at  [email protected] or (03) 9919 5999.