Closes: 15 April 2026
Classification: Educator Level 1
Salary: $107,501 - $123,449 plus superannuation
Position No: 51283
Directorate: Canberra Institute of Technology
Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 April 2026
Contact Officer: Julie Collins on or (02) 6207 3024
Details: Are you a qualified horticulturist seeking a change of pace? Are you looking for a better work life balance? Do you like to share the years of wisdom you have learnt from being in the trade on the tools to the next generation? Or maybe you are just a little curious...
What's the position?
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is seeking a suitably qualified tradesperson to join us in shaping the "future"! As an educator with us you have the power to directly impact the future of the horticulture industry within the ACT and surrounds by passing on your extensive experience and industry knowledge to a classroom full of students waiting to learn from you.
We are seeking someone who is a strong, confident communicator, with excellent skills and a passion for learning. You will be flexible in your approach to passing on your knowledge and be able to work with a diverse range of people. Your work as an educator will require digital skills as we use a range of programs to deliver our training and email to correspond with our students and colleagues.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
Applicants do not have to possess direct teaching experience, as we can train you on how to become a great VET Educator We place more value on people with the relevant trade qualifications, industry experience and right attitude.
What do I need?
To be successful in this position you must have or obtain the following:
* Possession of relevant formal vocational qualifications (relevant trade qualification or equivalent minimum, Australian equivalent); and
* Demonstrate a broad range of current industry skills and experience.
To become an Educator at CIT you must hold or engage to obtain one of the following qualifications:
* Hold a Training and Assessment Certificate IV (such as a TAE40116 or equivalent), or
* Complete a minimum of the Enterprise Trainer - Presenting Skills Set and/or Enterprise Trainer - Mentoring Skills Set and/or Enterprise Trainer and/or Assessor Skill Set and complete the full qualification in 18 months of engagement – CIT can assist in you gaining the full qualification, further information available in CIT's Enterprise Agreements.
Mandatory Qualifications:
Refer to the ACTPS CIT Educators EA 2023-2026, sub-Clause M10.4.
All employees engaged at the Educator Level 1 classification must:
* Hold a Training and Assessment Certificate IV level qualification (such as a TAE40116 or equivalent); or
* Where the full qualification is not held, hold as a minimum prior to employment as an employee in any form, qualifications as required by the Standards for RTOs; and
* Complete the full qualification within 12 months of engagement and be supervised by a suitably qualified person.
Clause M10.8 states that all employees at Educator Level 1.3 (TL1.7) to the Head of Department Level must hold a full Training and Assessment Certificate IV level qualification (such as a TAE40116 or equivalent) and a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (or equivalent).
Registration/licensing:
* All CIT and ACTPS employees are required to complete a criminal history record check form prior to employment.
* Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to: Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra.
Industry Experience:
In accordance with sub-Clause M10.10 of the ACTPS CIT Educators EA 2023 - 2026.
All employees at Educator Level 1 or Level 2 are required to have relevant industry experience and vocational qualifications equal to that being taught, or as specified in the applicable training package or accredited curriculum specifications.
Certificate III in the following but not limited to:
* AQF Level 3 or above in Horticulture or related industry.
* AQF3 Chemical Accreditation Course
Notes: This is a permanent position available from 04 May 2026. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to apply: Please submit your curriculum vitae, the names and contact details of two referees and a no more than two-page written response individually addressing the selection criteria within the Position Description.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
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