About the organisation
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
About the role
The VET Teacher will be a member of our Ignatius Learning Centre and report to the Lead Teacher. The role will contribute to the development of education programs appropriate to the identified learning and wellbeing requirements of young people with complex and diverse needs, who have often experienced trauma, abuse or neglect.
Qualifications/industry experience in the following areas:
- VET teaching in either, Building and Construction/ Automotive/ Hospitality/ Sport and Recreation
This is a part-time position. The position will be primarily based in Sunshine, however some travel may be required.
Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.
What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:
- An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
- A welcoming and supportive relational environment
- A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
- Ongoing training and development related to your role
- Employee assistance program
- A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
- Generous leave
About the program
Enrolling students for the first time in 2021, the Ignatius Learning Centre offers an education that fosters responsibility and transformation, and that engages young people who have had a severely disrupted education and are at significant risk of incarceration and/or further involvement with the youth justice system.
As a specialist Catholic Secondary School guided by a Catholic social ethos and Ignatian heritage, we provide a holistic education, so that students can experience success in a safe and supportive environment. The Ignatius Learning Centre enables students to restore hope, experience a sense of belonging, flourish and reach their potential.
In 2026, The Ignatius Learning Centre will enrol approximately 40 young men Richmond and 20 young men in Sunshine, aged 15 – 17, offering the Victorian Certificate of Education – Vocational Major (VCE-VM) and the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) as the curriculum.
About you
This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:
- Passion for and commitment to working with children who have complex and diverse needs and may also be disengaged from learning. Experience in working with children with special needs and challenging behaviour is highly desirable.
- Someone who is resilient, flexible and has the capacity to work collaboratively as a part of a committed and passionate team.
- Demonstrated experience in planning for and implementing high impact teaching strategies, guided by how students learn, and evaluating the impact of learning and teaching programs on student learning growth.
- Demonstrated experience in monitoring and assessing student learning. Demonstrated experience in using data to inform teaching practice and providing feedback on student learning growth and achievement to students and parents.
- Demonstrated ability to use highly refined interpersonal and communication skills at all times with all stakeholders within the school community.
- Experience and knowledge relevant to working with young people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Understanding of and sympathy for the mission and ethos of Jesuit Social Services, and a demonstrated capacity to provide leadership in this dimension of the role.
How to apply
- Upload your resume cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
- For further information please contact John Andrew, Principal on 0407 285 989
Applications close at 5.00pm on 6th October 2025
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.
We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.
Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
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