Teacher, Nursing

About VU: 

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride. 

About the Team:

The Nursing team sits within Victoria University’s TAFE division and delivers high-quality, industry-relevant training across the nursing and health sector.

The team is highly collaborative, student-focused, and committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in teaching and assessment. Joining this team provides the opportunity to be part of a supportive and passionate group of educators dedicated to developing the next generation of skilled nursing professionals, equipping them with the technical knowledge, practical expertise, and industry standards required for a successful career in the nursing industry.

About the Role:  
 
As a Nursing Teacher, you will have the opportunity to share your nursing experience with the next generation of students. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to develop, deliver, and continuously improve high-quality, industry-relevant learning resources aligned with current nursing standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.

In this role, you will be responsible for training and assessing students studying in the Diploma of Nursing, supporting the development of their practical and theoretical skills, and maintaining accurate and compliant student records. This is a full-time ongoing position primarily based at our Sunshine Campus. There is a requirement to 

Position Key Duties:

• Facilitate learning and establish educational and assessment strategies to suit a range of student, client needs and industry contexts 
• To work in and with current and prospective industry partners and enterprises 
• Ensure quality compliance of the requirements of ASQA, VRQA, HESG service agreements within your delivery and assessment    
• Establish and maintain a positive learning environment and undertake assessment of student performance in accordance with the requirements of the relevant curriculum 
• Research, develop and customise learning materials suitable for a range of teaching and learning settings and diverse students and industry clients 

Position Details:

Salary: VT3-VT5  $93,058 per annum – $117-998 per annum
Employment Type: Continuing
Hours: 38 per week 1 FTE
Location: Sunshine

For a detailed overview of the role’s duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Teacher - Nursing Position Description.  

About You: 

• An approved degree, diploma or certificate or other tertiary qualification/s relevant to the programs to be taught. (Note that an equivalent AQF level qualification is required to the level that is being taught).
• A Training and Assessment qualification: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or TAE40122); 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).
• Current Registration as an RN with AHPRA.
• Be passionate about sharing your knowledge and industry experience with the next generation of Enrolled Nurses (EN).
• Demonstrate a willingness to continually learn and develop as a TAFE Teacher, maintaining current industry knowledge and teaching practice.
• Hold a current Employee Working with Children Check, or be willing to obtain one

The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current 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 Asad Butt, Manager (Head of Discipline) at [email protected]

How to Apply: 

Applications must be submitted: 

• A cover letter 
• Your curriculum vitae/resume 
• Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description 
• Evidence of applicable qualifications and registration 

Applications will close Sunday 28th July at 5 pm. 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.