Casual VET Teacher - Bricklaying
- Built a career in bricklaying? Now help apprentices build theirs.
- Casual opportunities at our Wantirna campus
- Attractive hourly rates depending on qualifications and experience
About the Role
Swinburne’s Building Trades Department is looking for an experienced Bricklayer to bring their industry expertise into the classroom and workplace, supporting the continued growth of our vocational education programs in 2027 and beyond.
As a VET Teacher – Bricklaying & Blocklaying, you’ll play an important role in developing skilled, confident and job-ready apprentices through practical, engaging and industry-relevant training.
A key focus of this role will be delivering our CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying. You’ll work closely with employers and apprentices to coordinate learning and assessment both on campus and onsite, creating a training experience that reflects the realities of today’s construction industry.
As part of a collaborative team of education professionals, you will:
- Deliver engaging, practical training and assessment in bricklaying and blocklaying
- Provide workplace-based training and assessment, working directly with apprentices and employers onsite
- Plan, deliver, assess and evaluate high-quality vocational education programs
- Adapt training to suit different learners, workplaces and client needs
- Use contemporary teaching approaches and learning technologies to enhance the student experience
- Create inclusive, supportive and safe learning environments
- Develop and continuously improve quality teaching and assessment resources
- Maintain strong connections with industry to ensure training remains current and relevant
- Collaborate with colleagues and industry partners to support positive outcomes for apprentices.
About You
You’ll bring strong, current industry knowledge together with a genuine interest in developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople. To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Current practical industry experience and demonstrated vocational competency in bricklaying and blocklaying
- The ability to deliver high-quality, practical and engaging vocational education across different learning environments
- The ability to create an inclusive, flexible and safe learning environment for a diverse range of learners
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build constructive relationships with students, colleagues and industry partners
- A commitment to continuous improvement and developing high-quality teaching and assessment materials
- A commitment to maintaining your professional and industry currency as a contemporary VET practitioner.
Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about sharing what you know and helping apprentices build the skills and confidence they need to succeed in their trade.
Qualifications
- Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, or an equivalent relevant trade qualification
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116), or an equivalent/current recognised training and assessment qualification
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.
Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
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Applications Close: Sunday 13 December 2026, at 11.00pm
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 talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.
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.
