VE Teacher, Airconditioning and Refrigeration

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

RMIT University in Melbourne is seeking a VE Teacher to deliver course material, assess students, and supervise learners across selected courses in the Schools. The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills for teaching and consultancy, with flexible teaching methods.

Experience in competency-based assessment and ensuring current vocational competence is essential, along with industry experience and deep discipline knowledge related to the role.

Qualifications

• Certificate 4 Training & Assessment (enrolled or finished) is the minimum requirement.
• Certificate III and IV in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration are required.
• A full Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course material to students.
• Assess students and supervise enrolled students in selected courses.
• Apply competency-based assessment methods to ensure vocational standards are met.
• Diagnose learning problems and propose effective solutions.

Education

Certificate 4 Training & Assessment (enrolled or finished)

Certificate III and 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

Benefits

• 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

• 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.

Application Deadline

Applications Close: 9 Dec 2026 11.59 pm

Equal Opportunity

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.

Adjustment Support

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via [e-mail] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.

Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together. Imagination. Integrity. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion. What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other. Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices. Find out what makes RMIT a great place to work