VE Literacy and Numeracy Specialist – Workforce Capability & Education

Overview:

• Full-time, fixed term positions (x2) until 31 December 2026 (with possible extension)

• Salary teacher level T3.1 to T5 + 17% Superannuation

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campuses, with travel to the Bundoora campus required as needed

• Great benefits such as 17% Super, 720 teaching hours per year, 4 weeks leave + 2 weeks VE Leave, Strong Industry Connections, Value-Led and Inclusive Environment, generous annual, personal and parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, Medical Hub on Campus, Novated Car Leasing, 25% discount on some short courses, personal software discounts, among others

About the Role

The Literacy and Numeracy Specialist works within the Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LND) Support program, which provides embedded foundation skills support to students enrolled in vocational education programs across a range of disciplines at RMIT’s College of Vocational Education (CoVE). Delivered through a co-teaching model, the program focuses on strengthening students’ vocational literacy, numeracy, digital and learning skills within the context of their vocational studies. Literacy and Numeracy Specialists work collaboratively with vocational teachers to support classroom delivery, develop contextualised learning resources and strategies, and contribute to inclusive teaching practices that enhance student engagement, participation and success across CoVE’s priority programs.
 

About You

You are an enthusiastic and highly capable literacy and/or numeracy specialist with a passion for supporting learners to build confidence and strengthen their foundation skills. With strong experience and background in literacy and/or numeracy education, you bring the ability to deliver engaging, student-centred learning that supports diverse learner needs across vocational and educational settings.

You are recognised for your expertise in literacy, numeracy and digital literacy, and your ability to translate complex concepts into practical, accessible learning experiences. Whether your background comes from secondary school teaching, vocational education, or workplace training, you are committed to helping students strengthen their work-readiness skills, improve learning outcomes, and achieve success in their studies and future careers.

Candidates with a specialisation in numeracy or mathematics are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly those with secondary school teaching experience and a genuine passion for teaching contextualised numeracy to adult vocational learners. The role also requires strong digital literacy, including AI literacy, and a willingness to learn and use emerging technologies to support teaching and learning.

Your collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and learner-focused approach enable you to work effectively with students, educators, and industry stakeholders in a dynamic educational environment. You are adaptable, supportive, and motivated by making a positive impact through education, bringing both professionalism and enthusiasm to every learning interaction.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Demonstrated expertise in literacy and/or numeracy education, with the ability to deliver contextualised foundation skills support within vocational education settings

• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching teams in a co-teaching environment to support inclusive teaching practices, student engagement and learner success

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and experience supporting diverse learners to build confidence, improve learning outcomes and develop work-readiness skills in an inclusive learning environment

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build effective working relationships with students, teachers and key stakeholders across a range of vocational disciplines

• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching teams in a co-teaching environment to support inclusive teaching practices, student engagement and learner success.

• Strong digital literacy skills and the ability to implement innovative technologies and digital tools to support teaching, learning and resource development

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in TAE plus AQF Level 7 or higher qualification with a language/literacy/numeracy specialization

• Secondary school teachers with current VIT registration are eligible and encouraged to apply for this role

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the criteria outlined in the advertisement above by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Diana via email at diana.ruiz@rmit.edu.au.

Position Description – VE Teacher, Literacy and Numeracy Specialist

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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.  All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.  Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

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