- Deliver inclusive, engaging learning that helps young people thrive in education
- Build strong connections with students and support their learning journey
- Generous salary packaging benefits - up to $18,550 per year, tax free!
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers Education is a wholly owned subsidiary of Life Without Barriers and is comprised of a network of schools supporting young people to re-engage in education by providing high school aged students with inclusive and flexible learning options.
Our schools support young people to navigate educational, social, and wellbeing needs, helping to remove obstacles so that they can thrive in education.
At Life Without Barriers Education, young people are at the heart of their learning journey, empowered to explore their potential, build their skills, and create meaningful pathways for their future.
Role: Teacher (Life Without Barriers Education)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: University of Tasmania, Hobart (Sandy Bay) Campus
School Enrolment 2027: 60
School Staffing: School Principal, Senior Administration Officer, 4 Teachers, 4 Youth Workers
Commencement Date: January 2027
Salary: Life Without Barriers Education Enterprise Agreement 2026 | Fair Work Commission
In this role, you will deliver engaging, flexible learning for young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education. Working alongside Youth Workers, you'll create an inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed environment where students can re-engage and thrive. Each campus supports up to 15–20 students with a team of 1–2 Teachers and Youth Workers, enabling personalised support.
You'll work with families, carers, and community agencies to advocate for students, support successful transitions, and maintain a safe, supportive, and compliant learning environment.
Support for this role is provided by the TAS School Principal, Administration Officer, and the National Life Without Barriers Education team.
Learn more about Life Without Barriers Education here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/lwb-education
Note: The proposed Life Without Barriers Education school in Tasmania (campuses in Hobart and Launceston) is currently pending registration with the Office of the Education Registrar (Tasmania). Any appointment arising from this recruitment process is conditional upon the granting required regulatory approvals.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging learning programs, including integrated, applied, and accredited learning, literacy and numeracy support, and individual learning plans.
- Create an inclusive, culturally responsive environment that supports wellbeing, engagement, and strong community connections.
- Apply trauma-informed and therapeutic practices to manage behaviours and promote positive outcomes for young people.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with young people and their families, supporting participation, life skills, and cultural identity.
- Work collaboratively with teams and external agencies to provide coordinated support and smooth transitions.
- Maintain accurate records, meet compliance requirements, and actively contribute to professional development and a safe, supportive learning environment.
Skills and Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in Education
- Active registration with the Teachers Registration Board of Tasmania (or ability to obtain)
- Proven expertise in designing and delivering a variety of flexible learning options tailored to the diverse needs, characteristics, and learning styles of young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.
- Skilled in differentiating instruction and adapting approaches to support neurodivergent learners as needed.
- High level communication skills including the ability to build and maintain good working relationships with young people, families and internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge of TAS curriculum requirements
- Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) certification or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
- Current unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence and ability to drive 12 seat vehicles.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and TAS Working with Vulnerable People check.
How to Apply:
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications Open: Tuesday 8th September 2026
Applications Close: Monday 21st September 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
At Life Without Barriers Education, we all share the responsibility for child safety.
