• Full-time 38 hours per week, On-going position
• Warrnambool Campus
• $73,731 per annum, plus superannuation

The Learning Support Unit (LSU) is vital within SWTAFE in facilitating and supporting student engagement, retention and overall success in achieving learning goals.

The Learning Support Unit Team Leader manages a team of staff who support students to ensure that students have the opportunity to engage in education and receive the guidance they need to successfully enter education and complete their course of choice.

This position is responsible for managing the programs for literacy & numeracy skills enhancement. This position provides advice and support for teachers that will assist them to support learners who may be experiencing difficulties in the class to become more successful and independent in their learning.

The must haves
Mandatoryrequirements

• Relevant Degree (AQF 5) or Diploma in Education or Special Education and significant experience in supporting language, literacy and numeracy development.
• Employee Victorian Working with Children Check
• Satisfactory Police Check

Highly desirable requirements

• An AQF4 vocational teaching qualification - for example, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Substantial experience in computers and Microsoft office products and relevant industry software

About us
SWTAFE is the leading vocational education provider in South West Victoria.
We offer a diverse range of courses across various industry sectors, spanning from healthcare and business, to trades, technology, arts and agriculture and more.

We are committed to ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to navigate the challenges of the dynamic job market of today, and are equipped with the skills build a successful future career.

As a place to work, we strive for a supportive, diverse workplace culture that encourages personal and professional growth, and in 2023 SWTAFE was ranked #1 in the Victorian TAFE sector for staff satisfaction.

What we can offer you

• Priority applications to a Warrnambool council-run day care facility
• Fun social club with health and wellbeing activities
• Employee recognition program
• Continuous opportunities for tailored learning and development
• Accessible Employee Assistance Program including an easy to navigate app

Any Questions? Please contact:
Jan Mackenzie, Manager – Student Engagement & Support
☎ 0400 036 901
✉ [email protected]

A full position description is available from the Careers at SWTAFE webpage.

Applications close: Sunday, 6 July 2025

Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.

How to apply
If this role resonates with you and you have the necessary skills and experience, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply for the role, please click ‘Apply for this job’ and provide a copy of your current resume and cover letter, which addresses the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Don’t forget that you can utilise the SEEK website for great advice and resources, from resume writing through to interview tips.

For local support in the South West with job readiness skills (from resume writing to interview tips), please contact the South West Skills and Jobs Centre.
http://www.swskillsandjobscentre.com.au/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03 5564 8515

If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application, please contact South West TAFE's Recruitment Team on 03 5564 8711 or by emailing [email protected]

South West TAFE is a child safe and equal opportunity employer; fostering a fair, safe and inclusive environment and embraces all forms of diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from people with a variety of attributes, including but not limited to:

• A person with a disability
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• LGBTIQA+