ESL Job in Melbourne
- Casual hourly rate: Teaching rate is $86.49 and the non-teaching rate is $66.29
- Semester 2 dates: 14th July 2025 to 21st November 2025
- Excellent office location – Franklin Street, Melbourne
- Discipline area: English
- Seeking applications from qualified teachers with experience in teaching international students
About RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP)
RMIT UP, owned by RMIT University, provides education solutions for international students, academics, and professionals in Australia and globally.
Our mission is to offer transformative learning experiences and pathways that open global opportunities, guided by RMIT’s values of inclusion, imagination, integrity, courage, passion, and impact. We place student and customer experience at the forefront of everything we do.
Our key programs include Foundation Studies, ELICOS English for Academic Purposes (EAP), language testing, and Informit, a leading research database focused on Australasian content.
The RMIT UP Foundation Studies Program consists of courses comparable in standard to an Australian Year 12 curriculum. It is nationally recognised as a program that equips international students with the skills and capabilities to seek entry into higher education programs in Australia. This program is designed to prepare students for a seamless transition into a range of higher education programs. It develops a mix of discipline knowledge, academic English and study skills in a supportive, flexible and learner-centred environment. It aims to assist students to become independent, critical and lifelong learners and to maximise their potential for success in an Australian university context.
About the role
In this position, you will be responsible for the teaching delivery of one or more English related units (Exploring Narratives, Comparative Texts, Creative Narratives).
Duties include assessment, monitoring academic progress of students, contributing to the development of the Foundation Studies curriculum and providing an outstanding student experience.
Course Descriptions
Here are the course descriptions for subjects taught in the Foundation Studies program in RMIT UP- https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/pre-university-study/foundation-studies/foundation-studies-fs022 (Click “View Plan”)
About You
To be successful in this position you will have:
Essential
- The minimum requirements for teachers primarily responsible for academic English language subject areas are:
- A recognised degree AND
- Certificate IV in TESOL AND
- 2 years ESL/EFL teaching experience
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in delivering and assessing both in face-to-face and online classes (using a Learning Management System such as Canvas and Microsoft Teams).
- Substantial discipline knowledge as it relates to this position.
- Capacity to identify learning problems in students, propose and implement effective strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively as a constructive and proactive member of a team.
- Demonstrated skills in the use of relevant information and communication technologies
- VIT registration or Current Working with Children Clearance.
Desirable
- Experience teaching other tertiary or secondary school subjects.
- Experience teaching international students in a tertiary or secondary school setting
- TESOL (English Language Teaching Qualification) for teacher responsible for non-English subject areas.
- Proven collegiality and the ability to share ideas
- Knowledge of current pedagogical practices
To Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link.
For more details, refer to the Position Description: https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/pd-casual-foundation-studies-teacher-june-2025.pdf
What we offer you
We value our people and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- Employee discounts at leading retailers.
- A strong focus on health and wellbeing, including RMIT-subsidised gym memberships, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access and discounted childcare options.
- Professional development opportunities including access to LinkedIn Learning.
