Closes: 02 January 2026
Classification: Educator Level 1 (CIT)
Salary: $107,501 - $123,449 plus superannuation
Position No: 51392, several
Directorate: Canberra Institute of Technology
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 December 2025
Contact Officer: Danielle Mulherin on or
Details: Are you a qualified Electrician, Refrigeration Air Conditioning or Electronic Tradesperson 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 on the tools to the next generation or maybe you are just a little curious....
What's the position?
CIT is seeking suitably qualified tradespeople to join us in shaping the 'tradies of the future'. As an educator with us you have the power to directly impact the future of the Electrotechnology 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 technical 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 strong digital skills as we use a range of programs to deliver our training and email to correspond with our students, employers and colleagues.
We have a variety of options available from permanent full time or part-time, casual to temporary contracts of 12 months+ with possibility of permanency available to get a taste for what teaching is all about.
What do I need?
To be successful in this position you must have the following:
* Relevant formal trade qualifications; and
* Demonstrate a broad range of current industry skills and experience.
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:
* Refer to the ACTPS CIT Educators EA, sub-Clause M10.4. All new employees at engaged at or below the Educator Level 1.2 (EL1.2) with Vocational Education Training (VET) responsibilities 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 (EL1.3) 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).
* All CIT and ACTPS employees are required to complete a criminal history record check form prior to employment.
Industry Experience
* In accordance with sub-Clause M10.10 of the ACTPS CIT Educators EA 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:
o Certificate III in Electrotechnology – Electrical or equivalent.
* All employees at Educator Level 1 or Level 2 are required to have relevant industry Possess or able to obtain
* Unrestricted electrical licence; or
* Certificate III in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning - or equivalent.
* Possess or able to obtain
* ARCtick - Refrigerant handling licence; or
* Full or restricted (Disconnect or Re-connect) electrical licence; or
* Certificate III in Electronics or equivalent.
Desirable
* Qualifications in Solar and Battery installations.
* 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 )
* Knowledge of the Australian Apprenticeship System.
* High Level Computer Literacy.
Notes: There is currently one full time permanent position available, with the potential of more becoming available in 2026. Applicants do not have to possess direct educator experience, as we can train you on how to become a great VET teacher. We place more value on people with the relevant trade qualification, industry experience and the right attitude.
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 no more than three pages responding to the Selection Criteria located in the Position Description. Also, provide a current curriculum vitae along with details of two referees, their contact details and their position relevant to you.
Applications should be submitted .
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