Teacher - Personal Support - Expressions Of Interest

South West Tafe; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day care facility priority

Staff social club

Employee recognition program

Tailored learning and development

Employee assistance app

Job summary

South West TAFE is seeking a capable Personal Support teacher to deliver training and support the development of resources and assessment tools at the Warrnambool Campus. The role involves engaging with students across campuses and collaborating with industry partners in aged care and disability support, with travel opportunities around Victoria.

Qualified candidates with Nursing, Aged Care, Health and Leisure, Disability Support or related backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree, diploma or certificate in a relevant vocational area and currency in vocational workplace competencies.
• AQF4 vocational teaching qualification (e.g., Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40122) required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training and support the development of resources and assessment tools.
• Engage with students across multiple campuses and work with industry partners in aged care and disability support across Victoria.

Skills

Student engagement

Curriculum delivery

Resource development

Assessment tools

Education

AQF4 teaching qualification

Relevant vocational area

Job description

• Part Time, Full Time and Casual opportunities available
• Warrnambool Campus
• $85,887 – 130,821 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation

SWTAFE is looking for a capable and enthusiastic Personal Support teacher to deliver training and support the development of resources and assessment tools.

Engaging with our students across multiple campuses and working with trainees industry partners employed in the aged care and disability support sector located state-wide. This provides the successful candidate with the scope opportunity to showcase their vocational experience together with extensive travel opportunities around Victoria.

People with qualifications in Nursing, Aged Care, Health and Leisure, Disability Support, Individual Support or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply.

The must haves

Mandatory requirements

• An approved degree, diploma or certificate in a relevant vocational area or approved equivalent qualifications, approved industry experience and the ability to demonstrate currency in vocational workplace competencies
• An AQF4 vocational teaching qualification - for example, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40122

If you are qualified and experienced in the field of Personal Support but currently do not hold the TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, please contact us to discuss the pathways available. There is still an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a career change and teach in this specialised area.

About us

South West TAFE was awarded Victorian Training Awards Large Training Provider in 2026, and is the leading provider of vocational education and training in South West Victoria.

From healthcare, business and technology to trades, arts and agriculture, we deliver over 150 courses to approximately 6,000 students across four campuses in the region.

Our focus is on preparing our students for the careers of tomorrow, equipping graduates with job-ready practical skills to succeed in a changing world of work.

We are equally committed to creating a supportive and diverse workplace where our people can grow and thrive. In 2026, SWTAFE was ranked #1 in the Victorian TAFE sector for employee engagement.

What we can offer you

• Priority applications to a Warrnambool council-run day care facility
• Fun social club with health and wellbeing activities
• Employee recognition program
• Continuous opportunities for tailored learning and development
• Accessible Employee Assistance Program including an easy to navigate app

Any Questions? Please contact:

Jaqui King, Teaching Education Manager – Health & community Services

Teacher position descriptions are available from the Careers at SWTAFE webpage, the position description relevant to each applicant is dependent on the level of Teaching in Adult Education qualification (AQF4/5/6).

Applications close

Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check, and a National Police Record Check and a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

South West TAFE is a child safe and equal opportunity employer; fostering a fair, safe and inclusive environment and embraces all forms of diversity.

• A person with a disability
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• LGBTIQA+