Teacher - Positive Behaviour Support Intervention

Holmesglen Institute is a leading provider of vocational and higher education in Victoria, with over 40 years of experience and 140,000 graduates. As one of the largest government-owned TAFEs, we offer 600+ courses across multiple campuses, including Chadstone, Moorabbin, Glen Waverley, Eildon, and Melbourne's CBD. Our hands-on learning approach is supported by state-of-the-art facilities and strong industry partnerships, ensuring students gain the skills needed for successful careers. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages both staff and students to grow, innovate, and make a positive community impact.

The Opportunity:

• Part-Time 0.5 EFT | Fixed-Term contract of employment until 18 December 2026.
• TL $90,879 - $128,887 per annum pro rata + 12% super + leave loading (dependent on qualifications and experience).
• Chadstone and Moorabbin Campuses – onsite parking with close proximity to public transport.

The Social Inclusion and Vocational College department is committed to creating opportunities for young people who may have experienced barriers to mainstream education. Through flexible learning, vocational programs and holistic support, the team helps students reconnect with education, build confidence and develop the skills they need to move into further study, training or employment. It is a supportive and purpose-driven environment focused on inclusion, belonging and helping students achieve meaningful outcomes.

As the Teacher – Positive Behaviour Support Intervention, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people by helping them re-engage with learning, build positive behaviours and strengthen their confidence in the classroom. You will design and deliver evidence-informed individual, small-group and classroom-based interventions, identify behavioural and engagement needs, and develop practical strategies that support each student’s participation and progress.

Working closely with students, teachers, wellbeing professionals, families and education leaders, you will help create an environment where young people feel supported, included and capable of succeeding. This is an ideal opportunity for an educator who is passionate about positive behaviour support, student engagement and inclusive education, and who wants to see the direct impact of their work on young people’s lives.

As Teacher – Positive Behaviour Support Intervention, you will:

• Plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-informed individual, small-group and classroom-based educational programs that support positive behaviour, engagement and participation in learning.
• Analyse information relating to behaviour, engagement and participation, and use professional judgement to determine appropriate educational strategies and supports.
• Implement and review educational strategies and support plans that respond to identified student needs and promote engagement, participation and progression.
• Collect and analyse relevant information and data to monitor student progress and the effectiveness of interventions, adapting approaches as required and providing timely advice regarding outcomes, emerging risks and recommended next steps.
• Identify common behavioural, social, emotional or engagement needs across student cohorts and plan and facilitate targeted positive behaviour support sessions and group interventions designed to address those needs and strengthen students’ participation, relationships and engagement in learning.            

To be successful, you’ll have:

• An approved degree or higher in one of Education, Specialist Education, Teaching, Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work or similar
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40122 or TAE40116 or TAE40110) or its successor; or
• An approved diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education or vocational education and training; Or
• A secondary teaching qualification and one of the following credentials:
  - TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set, or
  - TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor, or- TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor.
• Current VIT Registration

WWCC and Police Check:

Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining a Victorian ‘employee’ Working with Children Check, and a valid Police Check within the last 12 months.

Our commitment to you:

At Holmesglen Institute, we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and flexible workplace where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. We’ve implemented strong systems and ongoing support to ensure our staff can work and deliver in a safe and adaptable environment. Our team benefits from a range of wellbeing initiatives, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for professional and career development. We also offer paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Holmesglen is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles within our organisation, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter with responses to the Key Selection Criteria. We commit to respond to every applicant.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Alyssa Forbes-Nicholson – Dean, Education and Foundation Studies at ***************@holmesglen.edu.au

For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the position description, please click here.

Applications for this position close on 11:59 pm Monday 17 August 2026.

If you require specific support to apply for this position or have any application queries, please contact the People Experience Department at *******@holmesglen.edu.au or on 03 9564 1*** and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.