Job Description

Swinburne Open Education (SOE) delivers high-quality, fully online courses that prepare students for success in a rapidly changing workforce. We combine industry expertise with innovative learning design to create engaging, flexible study options that work for modern learners.

• Independent Contractor role
• Flexible hours with a variable workload
• Remote/field-based servicing Bairnsdale/Lakes Entrance

We’re seeking qualified and experienced Early Childhood Education professionals to join our contractor pool to conduct Structured Workplace Learning and Assessment (SWLA) visits for our students.

In this role, you’ll visit learners in their workplace to observe and assess their practical skills, ensuring they meet competency standards. You’ll also liaise with workplace supervisors to verify the learner’s abilities and provide feedback to support their success. Work is assigned as needed, and visits may be infrequent or occur in clusters depending on demand in your area.

What you’ll do:

• Visit learners in their workplace to assess skills and competencies in person.
• Observe and verify that tasks are completed to required standards.
• Communicate with workplace supervisors to confirm student performance.
• Complete and submit assessment documentation in a timely manner.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• Relevant Early Childhood Education qualifications (minimum Certificate IV, Diploma preferred).
• Current vocational competence and industry currency in Early Childhood Education.
• Assessing experience or TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent).
• Ability to travel locally to workplaces for assessment visits.

Additional Information

Why work with us?

• Flexible hours to fit around other commitments.
• Competitive contractor rates.
• Support learners across Australia to complete their qualifications.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.