Classification: Educator Level 1 (CIT)
Salary: $107,501 - $123,449 plus superannuation
Position No: 63541
Directorate: Canberra Institute of Technology
Advertised (Gazettal date): 13 October 2026
Contact Officer: Corinna Connell on***************@cit.edu.auor0481 455 ***

Details: Are you passionate about supporting adult learners to develop their English language skills and achieve their study, employment and personal goals?

CIT is seeking an enthusiastic and learner-focused English as an Additional Language (EAL) Educator to join the English Language team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with learners from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including migrants and refugees, and make a meaningful difference in their educational journey.

As an EAL Educator, you will design and deliver engaging English language programs that support learners to develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for further study, employment and participation in the community.

You will:

- Deliver high-quality learning and assessment experiences in face-to-face, blended and online environments.
- Develop learning resources, assessment tools and customised learning pathways.
- Support, guide and mentor learners from diverse backgrounds.
- Participate in moderation, validation, program review and continuous improvement activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, industry and community stakeholders to ensure programs remain relevant and responsive to learner and workforce needs.

About You

We are looking for an educator who:

- Has experience teaching adult EAL learners from diverse cultural and language backgrounds.
- Can design, deliver and assess engaging, learner-centred programs.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Uses technology effectively to support learning and administrative requirements.
- Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture.
- Is committed to professional growth, quality improvement and maintaining industry currency.

Join CIT and help empower learners to build the language skills,



confidence and capabilities they need to succeed in study, work and life.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

- Training and assessment credentials required under the current Standards for RTOs.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching English as an Additional Language to adult learners.
- Relevant qualifications in EAL/TESOL and adult education.
- Ability to use digital learning technologies and student management systems effectively.
- Experience delivering accredited EAL qualifications and units of competency.
- Experience working with migrants, refugees and culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
- Knowledge of vocational education and training (VET) and RTO compliance requirements.
- Experience in blended and online learning delivery.

Mandatory Qualifications

Refer to the ACTPS CIT Educators EA 2023-2026, sub-Clause M10.4.

- 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).

All Educators working in the English Language department must also have:

- a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and




- a recognised bachelor’s degree and a recognised AQF level 8 postgraduate TESOL qualification including a specified practicum or equivalent teaching qualification with practicum.

OR

- a Bachelor of Education with a TESOL major including practicum of 120 hours.

OR

- Equivalent qualifications with practicum.

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 theWorking with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registrations 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.

Notes:

This is a temporary position available immediately until 9 April 2027 with the possibility of permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, adaptable start, and finish times.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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