Casual Educator – Individual Support: Aged care, disability, support at home Casual

Closes: 18 September 2026

Classification: CIT Casual Educator Level 1
Position No: C00486
Directorate: Canberra Institute of Technology
Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 June 2026
Contact Officer: Karen Noble on karen.noble@cit.edu.au

Are you passionate about supporting people to live as they choose and ready to join the CIT Educator team training the individual support workforce? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity! Experienced sector professionals are invited to apply to work, on a casual basis, to expand and enhance this team of CIT Educators.

The Health and Community Services Training Package is the foundation for qualifications delivered by CIT.  As a casual Educator you may assist with skills coaching and assessments, online grading, workplace assessments and educational resource development.  Sector Professionals with current skills, knowledge and experience across aged care, disability and support at home are needed to keep pace with industry changes and student enrolments.  Experience in vocational education design, delivery and assessment is also required.  CIT may assist with the completion of Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Mandatory Qualifications

Refer to the ACTPS CIT Educators EA 2023-2026, sub-Clause M10.4.

All employees engaged at the Educator Level 1 classification must:

• hold a Training and Assessment Certificate IV level qualification (such as a TAE40116 or equivalent); or
• where the full qualification is not held, hold as a minimum prior to employment as an employee in any form, qualifications as required by the Standards for RTOs; and
• complete the full qualification within 12 months of engagement and be supervised by a suitably qualified person.

Clause M10.8 states that all employees at Educator Level 1.3 (TL1.7) to the Head of Department Level must hold a full Training and Assessment Certificate IV level qualification (such as a TAE40116 or equivalent) and a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (or equivalent).

Registration/licensing

• All CIT and ACTPS employees are required to complete a criminal history record check form prior to employment.
• 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

• Driver’s license (class C) is essential.
• This position does not require a pre-employment medical.

Industry Experience

In accordance with sub-Clause M10.10 of the ACTPS CIT Educators EA 2023 - 2026.

All employees at Educator Level 1 or Level 2 are required to have relevant industry experience and vocational qualifications equal to that being taught, or as specified in the applicable training package or accredited curriculum specifications.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, and working as a casual educator please:

• Register your interest on the Casual Educator Register.
• Also send an email to the course coordinator Karen Noble: karen.noble@cit.edu.au with a brief expression of interest outlining: your qualifications in Individual Support (ageing/disability), your industry experience, any teaching or mentoring experience, your availability, and areas of interest (e.g. classroom, practical, or placement support), along with your curriculum vitae.

For more information about the role please contact Karen Noble via email karen.noble@cit.edu.au

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.

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