Vocational Education Leader

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is seeking an experienced Educator Level 2 to join our Training and Education (TAE) team. The successful applicant will design, deliver and assess TAE qualifications, develop learning resources and support staff in best-practice teaching.

They will also maintain compliant student records, contribute to program development and collaborate with industry to strengthen teaching capability and learner outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116, TAE40122 or equivalent).
• Hold Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50122 or equivalent).
• Hold relevant vocational qualifications and industry experience appropriate to the qualifications being delivered.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and assess TAE qualifications and skill sets using flexible, innovative and blended learning approaches.
• Develop, review and maintain high-quality learning resources and assessment tools aligned to training package requirements, contemporary industry practice and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership, advice and support to CIT Educators and stakeholders on teaching, learning, assessment and educational practice.
• Support learner-centred, evidence-based educational approaches that promote student success and engagement.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of training products, assessment systems and quality assurance processes.
• Support Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) activities and provide guidance on assessment and evidence requirements.
• Maintain accurate and compliant student records and ensure reporting requirements are met.
• Work collaboratively with industry, Educators, students and stakeholders to support workforce capability and educational outcomes.
• Assist the Head of Department with the coordination and delivery of programs, projects and initiatives that strengthen teaching capability.
• Model professional practice, contribute to team culture and support innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement within the department.

Skills

Learner-centered teaching

Collaborative teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116/TAE40122 or equivalent)

Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50122 or equivalent)

Job description

Job Details

Classification: Educator Level 2 (CIT)
Salary: $127,651 - $130,841 plus superannuation
Position No: 63541
Directorate: Canberra Institute of Technology
Advertised (Gazettal date): 26 October 2026
Contact Officer: Sharon Gilbert on**************@cit.edu.auor(02) 6207 5***

Details

Are you passionate about vocational education, workforce capability and supporting Educators to succeed?

Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is seeking an experienced and innovative Educator Level 2 to join our Training and Education (TAE) team.

The TAE team plays an important role in building the capability of CIT Educators and the broader VET workforce through the delivery of nationally recognised qualifications including the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122), Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50122), and other TAE skill sets.

The successful applicant will be a collaborative and learner-focused Educator with strong knowledge of VET practice, compliance requirements and contemporary approaches to teaching, learning and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and assess TAE qualifications and skill sets using flexible, innovative and blended learning approaches.
• Develop, review and maintain high-quality learning resources and assessment tools aligned to training package requirements, contemporary industry practice and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership, advice and support to CIT Educators and stakeholders on teaching, learning, assessment and educational practice.
• Support the implementation of learner-centred, evidence-based educational approaches that promote student success and engagement.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of training products, assessment systems and quality assurance processes.
• Support Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) activities and provide guidance on assessment and evidence requirements.
• Maintain accurate and compliant student records and ensure reporting requirements are met.
• Work collaboratively with industry, Educators, students and stakeholders to support workforce capability and educational outcomes.
• Assist the Head of Department with the coordination and delivery of programs, projects and initiatives that strengthen teaching capability
• Model professional practice, contribute to team culture and support innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement within the department.

Inclusion statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility / Other requirements

Applicants must meet the requirements of the ACTPS CIT Educators EA 2023-2026. Educator Level 2 applicants must:

Mandatory Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116, TAE40122 or equivalent).
• Hold a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50122 or equivalent).
• Hold relevant vocational qualifications and industry experience appropriate to the qualifications being delivered.

Registration / Licensing Requirements

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to -Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
• All CIT employees are required to complete a criminal history record check prior to employment.

Desirable

• Experience delivering TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or TAE50122 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training.
• Knowledge of the 2025 Standards for RTOs and contemporary VET compliance requirements.
• Higher-level qualifications in education, vocational education and training, adult learning, learning design or a related discipline.

Notes

This is a temporary position available immediately until 22 December 2026 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Application Deadline

Closes: 09 November 2026

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