Edge is seeking an experienced Teacher / Facilitator to deliver our established employment readiness program for secondary school students with disability. We are particularly interested in applicants with a background in secondary education, and experienced secondary teachers are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is not an entry-level training role. We are looking for a confident and experienced educator who can engage young people, manage a classroom independently and bring sound professional judgement to a dynamic learning environment.
This is a part-time position working four days per week across our Subiaco and Joondalup locations.
About the Role
Working in partnership with another Edge facilitator, you will:
The program content is already developed, allowing you to focus on what great educators do best: engaging students, building relationships and supporting meaningful outcomes.
About You
You are a seasoned educator who brings confidence, sound judgement and a calm presence to the classroom. You can quickly build rapport with young people while maintaining clear expectations and positive learning environments. You are comfortable working autonomously, adapting your approach to meet diverse learning needs and supporting students with varying abilities and support requirements.
You will bring:
Qualifications and Requirements:
A university teaching qualification is strongly preferred. Applicants with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or higher), together with substantial experience working with secondary school-aged students, are also encouraged to apply.
You will also require:
About Edge
At Edge, we believe employment changes lives. For many young people, the transition from school into employment can feel overwhelming. Our programs help students build confidence, develop practical workplace skills and explore meaningful pathways beyond school. As part of the Edge team, you will see the direct impact of your work on students, families and schools, helping young people build brighter futures through employment, independence and community participation.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume together with a short cover letter outlining:
At Edge, we work every day with people whose experiences, strengths, perspectives and life journeys are wonderfully diverse. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel respected, valued and able to contribute fully as themselves.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people of all genders, sexual orientations and ages, and people with lived experience that enriches their understanding of the individuals and families we support. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know so that we can support your participation.
Closing date for applications: 22 June 2026
For more information about Edge and our purpose, visit www.edge.org.au.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Edge reserves the right to close the recruitment process early should a suitable candidate be identified.
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining Edge. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
