Ve Teacher, Airconditioning And Refrigeration

RMIT University Employees, Location, Alumni; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 17%

Teaching hours 720

Leave 4 weeks VE leave

Industry connections

Inclusive environment

Leave entitlements

EAP

Medical hub on campus

Novated car leasing

Discount on short courses

Software discounts

Job summary

RMIT University is seeking current or aspiring VE Air Conditioning Teachers to join the team in Melbourne. The role delivers course material, assesses students and supervises learners across selected courses in the VE programs, with emphasis on practical, competency-based teaching.

Applicants should hold Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (or be enrolled) plus relevant Air-conditioning and Refrigeration qualifications and a valid licence.

Qualifications

• Certificate 4 Training & Assessment required.
• Certificate III and IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration preferred.
• Full Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Licence mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course material to VE students and assess progress.
• Supervise students enrolled in VE courses and ensure safety.
• Utilise competency-based assessment to measure learning outcomes.
• Diagnose learning difficulties and implement targeted teaching strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teaching / facilitation

Competency-based assessment

Industry experience

Curriculum delivery

Education

Certificate 4 Training & Assessment

Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration

Certificate IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration

Full Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Licence

Job description

Overview:

• Full-time, Fixed-Term position for a year
• Salary teacher level T3.1 to T5 + 17% Superannuation
• Based at the Melbourne CBD or Bundoora campuses however, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

We are looking for current or aspiring VE Air Conditioning Teachers who have relevant industry and vocational teaching qualifications, or who are working towards a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Cert III and IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, and Full Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Licence.

Great benefits such as

• 17% Superannuation
• 720 teaching hours per year
• 4 weeks leave + 2 weeks VE Leave
• Strong Industry Connections
• Value-Led and Inclusive Environment
• Generous annual, personal and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Hub on Campus
• Novated Car Leasing
• 25% discount on some short courses
• Personal software discounts
• And more

About the role

As a VE Teacher at RMIT, you will be mainly responsible for delivering course material, assessing students, and supervising students enrolled in selected courses in the schools.

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills relevant to teaching and consultancy environments. This includes effective presentation and facilitation skills, and in the use of flexible teaching methods.
• Skills and experience in competency-based assessment and ensuring current and contemporary vocational competence meets and/or exceeds the education level being delivered and assessed.
• Experience in relevant industry, and substantial discipline knowledge as it relates to this position.
• The capacity to diagnose learning problems in students and propose and implement effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Relevant Qualifications - Certificate 4 Training & Assessment (enrolled or finished) as a minimum
• Certificate III and IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
• Full Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Licence (Must)

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

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Applications Close:

9 Dec 2026 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.

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.

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