VE Teacher, Dental Technology

• Part-time 30 hours per week, Fixed-term position (1 year)
• Salary VE academic Level T3.1 to T5 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based on the Melbourne CBD campus, however, may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University.

About You

As a VE Teacher in Dental Technology, you are responsible for delivering course content, assessing students, and supervising their progress in selected courses. You will partake in the continuous evaluation and enhancement of course materials, delivery methods, including online approaches, and student assessments. Collaborating with external organisations, industry groups, and RMIT colleagues forms a significant part of your role, ensuring your vocational competence aligns with the education you deliver.

You will develop and implement effective teaching programs, assess student learning, and maintain accurate records. Identifying students at risk and working on strategies to boost their learning outcomes is essential. Additionally, you will assist in enhancing program services by using industry standards and feedback to refine delivery and assessment. Providing pre-course advice and supporting student selection and induction are key responsibilities.

Industry engagement involves promoting school programs, building industry connections, and participating in consultancy projects, including training needs analysis and material development. Compliance with quality assurance processes and maintaining records to meet ASQA and regional standards is crucial. You will also contribute to the school's strategic plans and engage in professional development to ensure your vocational skills are current and relevant.

To be successful in this position, you'll have as a minimum:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills relevant to teaching and consultancy environments. This includes effective presentation and facilitation skills, and in the use of flexible teaching methods.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in competency-based assessment.
• Ability in ensuring current and contemporary vocational competence which meets and/or exceeds the education level being delivered and assessed.
• Experience in relevant industry, and substantial discipline knowledge as it relates to this position.
• Capacity to diagnose learning problems in students, propose and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to contribute effectively as a constructive and proactive member of a team.
• Demonstrated skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV TAE
• Certificate III and/or Certificate IV in Dental Technology or similar

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About The College of Vocational Education.

The purpose of RMIT's College of Vocational Education is to empower learners and our industry, community and government partners to succeed in the new world of work. Our five-year strategic roadmap, ALiVE@RMIT, purposefully guides everything we do in vocational education to deliver our vision: to position RMIT as a leading multi-sector provider with global impact and influence.

Led by our Deputy Vice Chancellor, the College of VE is reimagining how we deliver vocational education to create unique experiences for our students and partners, so we can:

• lead in practice-based learning
• empower learners for the future of work
• engage industry and community at scale
• grow for impact and influence

The College of VE is delivering impact through transformation that creates long-term change.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your interest and suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Diana (Talent Acquisition) via email diana.ruiz@rmit.edu.au .

Position Description - VE Teacher, Dental Assisting

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Applications close on Sunday, 1 February 2026 at 11.59pm.

About RMIT University

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.

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RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani (Senior Talent Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We take our responsibility to protect children and young people seriously and embed child safety into our recruitment, induction and ongoing professional practices. All staff are expected to actively support our child safe culture and uphold RMIT's Child Safe Code of Conduct.

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Applications Close:

1 Feb 2026 11.59 pm