Description About VU: At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride. About the Team: Brimbank Tech School is hosted by Victoria University, and it is one of 16 Victorian Tech Schools funded by the Department of Education as centres of excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Tech Schools ignite curiosity, engagement, and collaboration through an industry-driven curriculum and hands-on exploration of advanced technologies. Brimbank Tech School supports our partner schools in Brimbank by providing secondary students with the skills they need to flourish in future careers. It is a hub for engaging students and the community in project-based activities using technology and processes inspired by our local industries, including Health, Transport and Logistics, Professional Services, Agriculture, and Building and Construction. About the Role: Brimbank Tech School is seeking a highly capable and future-focused Future Skills Educator to design, deliver and coordinate high-quality professional learning that strengthens teaching practice across partner schools and stakeholders. Working under broad direction from the Operations and Partnerships Manager and in close collaboration with the Director and Head of Programs, you will contribute to the ongoing development of Brimbank Tech School’s professional learning offer. You will design and deliver workshops, events and programs aligned to contemporary teaching practice, industry-informed STEM learning and secondary school curriculum priorities. You will also supervise and mentor pre-service teachers, providing high-quality practicum experiences and modelling professional practice aligned with university and quality assurance requirements. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, confident facilitation, and the ability to build trusted relationships with teachers, school leaders and partners. This role is ideal for an experienced educator who thrives on working with teachers, leading professional learning, and modelling exemplary facilitation practice. You will play a central role in building teacher capability in future-focused STEM learning, supporting curriculum integration, and ensuring professional learning programs are relevant, practical and impactful. Commencing in March 2026, the Future Skills Educator will play a key role in establishing and delivering Brimbank Tech School’s professional learning programs in the lead-up to its mid-2026 opening and beyond. Position Key Duties The role focuses on teacher professional learning, facilitation excellence, event planning, and curriculum integration. You will: Identify professional learning needs across partner schools Design and deliver workshops, programs and events for teachers and stakeholders Model exemplary facilitation practice for both teachers and students Support the integration of Tech School programs into school curricula Supervise and mentor pre-service teachers and work-experience participants This role is central to ensuring that Brimbank Tech School achieves high-quality educational outcomes and delivers professional learning that is contemporary, inclusive and aligned to the future of work. Salary: HEP7 classification, $101,288 - $109,639 17% superannuation Employment Type: Full-time continuing Hours: 36.75 (1.0 FTE) hours per week Location: Brimbank Tech School, Sunshine For a detailed overview of the role’s duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description – Future Skills Educator About You: Manager to provide You are an experienced, reflective educator passionate about building teacher capability and improving learning outcomes through high-quality professional learning. You are confident working with adult and teenage learners, facilitating learning, and adapting programs to meet diverse needs. You thrive in collaborative environments and bring a strong understanding of contemporary teaching practice, curriculum requirements and quality assurance processes. You are comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy, while contributing to a broader team vision. You value continuous learning, innovation and inclusive education, and you bring energy, clarity and professionalism to everything you facilitate. You also bring: Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration Experience designing and delivering professional learning or workshops Strong communication, presentation and documentation skills A commitment to equity, inclusion and future-focused education How to Apply Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising: A cover letter Your curriculum vitae/resume Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration Who Do You Contact? For further information relating to the position, please contact Stephen Manitta, Director, Brimbank Tech School, Brimbank.tech@vu.edu.au Applications will close Monday the 8 th of February 2026 (11:59pm AEDT). This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia. Why Join VU VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage Our Commitment to Protecting Country Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality . Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. 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