Casual VE Teacher - Cyber Security and Networking (ICT)

rmit; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

RMIT invites applications for a casual sessional VE teacher based in Melbourne CBD. The role involves teaching and supporting students across disciplines with flexible scheduling and adherence to best practices in vocational education.

Casual staff enjoy a flexible work pattern, opportunities to contribute to industry-aligned learning, and engagement across campuses or online delivery as required by RMIT.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills relevant to teaching and consultancy environments.
• Knowledge in IT disciplines or cyber security, cloud computing, networking, database management or programming.
• Experience with competency-based assessment and contemporary vocational practice.
• Ability to diagnose learning problems and propose effective solutions.
• Capacity to contribute as a proactive team member and use ICT effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess students across disciplines as a casual VE teacher.
• Support flexible teaching and assessment methods in line with industry practice.
• Adhere to College of VE guidelines and best practices in vocational education.
• Contribute to learning outcomes and adapt materials for diverse cohorts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teaching

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or higher)

Tools

CCNA Network Security

AWS Cloud Computing

Cisco CCNA

MySQL/Oracle

Java

Python

Job description

Overview:

• Casual hours starting ASAP
• Casual VE Teacher
• Based at Melbourne CBD but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University or online.

About You

Join RMIT as a casual sessional employee and become part of a vibrant academic community. As a casual staff member, you'll enjoy flexibility in your work schedule while contributing to our dynamic learning environment.

Casual roles at RMIT involve teaching and supporting students across various disciplines, while adhering to best practices and guidelines. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who are passionate about education and eager to share their expertise on a flexible basis.

Key Selection Criteria:

• 1. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills relevant to teaching and consultancy environments. This includes effective presentation and facilitation skills, and in the use of flexible teaching methods.
• 2. Skills and knowledge in the discipline areas of Information Technology or Cyber Security (E.g. CCNA Network Security) or Cloud Computing (E.g. AWS) or Networking (Cisco CCNA) or Database Management (E.g. MySQL or Oracle) or Programming (Java and Python).
• 3. Demonstrated skills and experience in competency-based assessment.
• 4. Demonstrated ability in ensuring current and contemporary vocational competence which meets and/or exceeds the education level being delivered and assessed.
• 5. Demonstrated experience in relevant industry, and substantial discipline knowledge as it relates to this position.
• 6. Demonstrated capacity to diagnose learning problems in students, propose and implement effective solutions.
• 7. Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively as a constructive and proactive member of a team.
• 8. Demonstrated skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies.

Highly Desirable:

• Qualifications and/or industry experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), including the practical application of AI technologies, automation, generative AI, or AI governance. Experience teaching and assessing AI-related subjects, and the ability to translate emerging AI concepts into engaging, industry-relevant learning experiences, will be highly regarded.

To be successful in this position, you'll also have as a minimum:

• Qualifications and/or industry experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), including the practical application of AI technologies, automation, generative AI, or AI governance.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or higher)
• A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Victorian Employee Working with Children check.

About the College of Vocational Education

The purpose of RMIT's College of Vocational Education is to empower learners and our industry, community and government partners to succeed in the new world of work. Our five-year strategic roadmap, ALiVE@RMIT, purposefully guides everything we do in vocational education to deliver our vision: to position RMIT as a leading multi-sector provider with global impact and influence.

Led by our Deputy 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.

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.

In line with RMIT University's commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender‑based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence . Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT's safety obligations.

At RMIT, we are commi