VET Teacher - Carpentry

Times Higher Education; Australia; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid options

Generous parental leave

Staff discounts on health insurance

17% superannuation

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Swinburne University of Technology is seeking an experienced carpenter to deliver hands-on training for Certificate II in Building and Construction, pre-apprenticeship and VETiS courses, and the cert III apprenticeship program.

You will mentor students, adapt teaching to various environments, and help develop practical skills and confidence for industry success.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment with current industry experience.
• Proven ability to deliver engaging, practical carpentry training.
• Experience with VET programs and apprenticeship delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on training across Certificate II and apprenticeship programs.
• Mentor students and career changers to build practical carpentry skills.
• Create engaging training materials and adapt to learning environments.

Skills

Teaching in carpentry

Mentoring

Education

Certificate III in Carpentry

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

Organisation/Company SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Research Field Educational sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 27 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Negotiable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• Still love the trade, but ready for a new challenge?
• Casual opportunities at our Croydon and Wantirna campuses
• Attractive hourly rates (depending on qualifications and experience)

About the Role

Ready for a new challenge without leaving your trade behind? Bring your carpentry experience to Swinburne and help shape the next generation of skilled tradespeople. We’re looking for an experienced carpenter who’s passionate about sharing their knowledge, mentoring students and making a real difference.

You’ll deliver hands‑on training across our Certificate II in Building and Construction program including our pre‑apprenticeship and VETiS courses as well as the cert III apprenticeship program. You’ll help secondary school students and career changers develop the practical skills and confidence they need to succeed in the industry.

This is your chance to turn years on the tools into a rewarding new career. Join a collaborative team where your industry expertise matters, your ideas are valued and you can help shape the future of carpentry.

You don’t need to leave your industry experience behind to take the next step in your career. At Swinburne, you can put it to work in a new way — mentoring emerging talent, passing on the knowledge that matters and helping shape the future of carpentry.

About You

You’re an experienced carpenter who takes pride in your trade and enjoys helping others learn. You hold a Certificate III in Carpentry and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116), with current industry experience and the ability to deliver engaging, practical and inclusive training.

• You know how to make carpentry training practical, engaging and relevant, and can adapt your teaching to suit different learning environments.
• You can create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to learn and succeed.
• You enjoy developing useful training and assessment materials and finding ways to make teaching and learning even better.
• You work well with others, build strong relationships with colleagues and aren’t afraid to share ideas for improvement.
• You’re keen to keep learning, develop your teaching skills and stay up to date with contemporary VET practices.
• You communicate clearly, enjoy mentoring apprentices and are committed to giving students a positive learning experience.
• You’re comfortable using everyday technology, including email, databases, Microsoft Office and learning management systems.
• You bring current, hands‑on carpentry industry experience and practical knowledge of the trade.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116
• Certificate III in Carpentry

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

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

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]

Applications Close: Friday 27 November 2026, at 5.00pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual‑sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [e-mail] or call [phone]. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [e-mail] .

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.