About Us
Trinity College is a vibrant, diverse community, inspiring and enabling students of exceptional promise from Australia and around the world in its various educational programs, including a Residential College, a Theological School and a Pathways School. Trinity offers a warm collegiate workplace set amongst the leafy environs and historic buildings of Melbourne University's oldest college, founded in 1872.
The College is committed to the safety of all children, and to providing a culturally safe and inclusive environment for those from diverse backgrounds.
About the Role
Foundation Studies is a pre-university course within the Pathways School at Trinity College that qualifies overseas students for entry to the University of Melbourne and other universities.
This teaching position in the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) department in the Trinity College Foundation Studies program, will deliver the EAP curriculum in the form of tutorial classes and possibly lectures. Classes are delivered in face-to-face modes. Additionally, the position will be required to correct student assignments and exams, submit student results and attend and participate in staff meetings. Where possible, lecturers are also expected to be available to students for consultation.
For more details of the role and the Key Selection Criteria, please refer to the Position Description.
Skills & Experience
To be considered for this role, you must have a relevant tertiary level qualification and demonstrated work experience in teaching students English as a Second Language and/or English for Academic Purposes, preferably at VCE level, a Foundation Studies Program or University Level.
To succeed in this role, you must have demonstrated experience in face-to-face course delivery and should be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with other team members.
Employment Type: This is a fixed-term position, commencing 2 February 2026 until 19 December 2026. Fraction is 0.6 FTE and is always subject to student enrolments.
Salary: Level B3 – C1 FTE $93,874 – $102,981(dependent on qualifications and experience) plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading.
Benefits:Trinity College offers a warm, collegiate and flexible work environment for all staff and a range of benefits including:
* Professional Development Opportunities
* Employee Assistance Program
* Discounted Gym Membership from Melbourne University
* Discount on Health Insurance with BUPA
* Salary Packaging
Enquiries: Subject Leaders, English for Academic Purposes, John or Kristen
Application will close by 11:59pm on 25/1/2026.
To Apply
To apply for this role, please submit a cover letter, your resume and your response to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description in your application.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work permit or visa. The successful candidate must secure, or be in the process of securing, a Working with Children Employee Check.
Trinity College celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.