Teaching and Learning Officer

Be Part of Something Meaningful in Vocational Education
Full-time, fixed-term (until Aug 2026) position at our Wantirna campus
HEW 5 salary + 17% super and staff benefits


About the Role
We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Teaching and Learning Officer to support the smooth delivery of Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs. In this dynamic role, you’ll provide vital administrative and operational support to teaching staff and work closely with key university departments.

Reporting to the Coordinator, Teaching and Learning Support, you’ll manage a range of tasks including coordinating meetings, supporting curriculum data and student engagement processes, assisting with events, onboarding casual teachers, and maintaining compliance records. You'll also help manage timetables, respond to student queries, and handle basic finance tasks such as processing invoices and credit card reconciliations.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience, excellent communication and organisation skills, and a keen eye for detail. Familiarity with the VET sector and confidence using digital tools will be highly regarded.

If you're a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering quality service, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and contribute to the future of vocational education.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have:

Experience in doing admin work in a busy environment where helping others is a priority.
You can work well on your own and also as part of a team.
You’re good at building positive relationships and working with different teams to share information.
You’re flexible and able to adjust to changing needs, always looking for ways to improve how things are done.
You’re organised and manage your time well, even when things get busy. You can handle multiple tasks and pay attention to the details.
You’re a good problem-solver and can follow rules and procedures to make the right decisions.
You’re a clear communicator, both in writing and in person, and can offer helpful advice while keeping things private when needed.
You understand how the VET sector works and have experience in this area.
You’re confident using Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


Qualifications
Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

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.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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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 Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: Monday 14 July 2025, at 11.00pm (AEST)

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.

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. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).

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.
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