Classification: Educator Level 1 (CIT)
Salary: $107,501 - $123,449 plus superannuation
Position No: 51680
Directorate: Canberra Institute of Technology
Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 September 2026
Contact Officer: Sarah Grieves on [email protected] or (02) 6207 3345
Details: Do you currently work within the school sector as a teacher or a Learning Support Assistant and are seeking a change? Are you looking to transition into the public service?
CIT Children's Education and Care is seeking an exceptional individual to fill the position of an Educator Level in the department.
What do we want?
We are seeking a collaborative, customer-centric professional to fill this position, the key focus of this role is to teach on the Certificate IV in School Based Education Support program.
What is the position?
As a member of CIT's Children's Education and Care team, the individual will have experience and knowledge of contemporary VET and assessment strategies, digital literacy and compliance requirements. An in-depth knowledge of the School Based Education Support sector is essential for this position.
What do I need?
To be successful in this position the applicant will display high levels of communication, will have experience in working collaboratively and effectively within a team and have the ability to develop high quality innovative teaching and assessment resources. A demonstrated interest in adult education and evidence of the ability to teach and assess a range of School Based Education Support program delivered face-to-face, online and in the workplace is required. Part time hours can be negotiated.
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: Refer to the ACT Public Sector Canberra Institute of Technology (Educators) Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026
An Educator Level 1 must hold a full Training and Assessment Certificate IV level qualification (such as TAE40122) or
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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
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complete the full qualification within 12 months of engagement and be supervised by a suitably qualified person
All employees at Educator Level 1 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.
A minimum of five years' experience in the School Based Education Support sector is highly desirable. A current qualification in Education Support or an Education degree is highly desirable.
The successful applicant must hold a current driver’s license
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)
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 12 October 2026 Until 16 April 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Please submit a written response of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria listed under ‘Professional and Personal Characteristics’ within the attached Position Description. Please also include a current curriculum vitae and the name of two referees that can provide a referee report.
Applications should be submitted .
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.
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This is a temporary position available from 12 October 2026 Until 16 April 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
