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Join Vocational Education in the Screen and Media team Casual opportunities at our Hawthorn campus Attractive casual rates (depending on skills and experience) About the Role Are you a passionate 3D animation and character design professional looking to make a real impact? Swinburne University of Technology is seeking a dedicated Vocational Education and Training (VET) Teacher to bring industry expertise into the classroom and help shape the future of Australia’s creative talent. In this role, you’ll deliver practical, high-quality education that prepares students for the demands of the design industry. Working collaboratively with a team of educators, you’ll plan, deliver, assess, and enhance programs ranging from certificate to associate degree level. You’ll engage learners using current technologies and teaching methods, customising content to meet the diverse needs of students and industry clients. Whether teaching face-to-face, online, or in blended formats, you’ll create inclusive, supportive environments that foster student growth and confidence. If you’re ready to turn your industry experience into a rewarding teaching career at a forward-thinking, inclusive university, we’d love to hear from you. About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: Demonstrated ability to implement high quality innovative teaching and learning programs in a variety of learning modes, reflecting an understanding of successful approaches to teaching. Demonstrated ability to foster and promote an inclusive, customised and safe learning environment and provide support and advice to a diverse range of students and clients. Demonstrated ability to participate effectively in continuous improvement, and develop high quality teaching and assessment materials. Builds constructive relationships with colleagues and generates ideas for improvements which includes demonstrating high level communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to identify own learning needs and obtain support for professional development to be able to perform as a VET practitioner of the 21st century. Excellent written and oral communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, student mentoring and student experience. Possess sound computer skills to email, access databases, MS Officer and or other relation Learning Management Systems. Current practical experience (currency) within the Graphic Design industry. Qualifications Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 Tertiary qualification in a related field including: Animation Film and TV Games and Animation Visual Effects Visual Arts Communications Vocational/Industry experience in Autodesk Maya 3D Animation Character design and animation If you have Vocational Experience in the field of Animation with a minimum four years’ experience and do not hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (but are prepared to undertake it), your application could still be considered. 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. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. 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: Friday 11 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. LI-SW Please click here for Position Description Opens in new window