Leisure Program Tutor – Register Your Interest – Expression of Interest

You have something worth teaching. We have a community ready to learn.

The Community College by WEA Co is inviting expressions of interest from people who are skilled in their field and passionate about sharing that knowledge with others. We’re building a pool of Leisure Program Tutors to deliver non-accredited programs that help adult learners develop skills, explore interests, and connect with their community.

This is an ongoing expression of interest. Registered candidates will be contacted as suitable program opportunities arise across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, and Southern Highlands regions.

About the role

Leisure Program Tutors design and deliver engaging, inclusive, and learner-centred sessions within The Community College’s Leisure Skills Program. You’ll work with adult learners from diverse backgrounds, creating welcoming environments where people feel confident to participate, try something new, and keep coming back.

The role is casual and flexible. You’ll propose your own course, set your preferred schedule, and deliver in a way that suits your subject and your learners. Whether you run a single session or a multi-week program, the focus is always on creating a positive and memorable learning experience.

Courses may be delivered at our Wollongong campus or at agreed locations across the region. We welcome proposals from tutors across all areas, such as arts and crafts, cooking, technology, languages, music, movement, writing, wellness, and beyond.

What this looks like in practice

• Design and deliver engaging sessions aligned to your proposed program and participant needs
• Create a welcoming, inclusive learning environment that encourages participation and confidence
• Adapt your facilitation approach to suit learners with varying skill levels, backgrounds, and learning styles
• Build positive relationships with learners that support ongoing engagement and community connection
• Identify and manage any risks or hazards associated with your program or delivery environment
• Prepare materials, resources, and session plans as required
• Provide feedback on learner engagement and program experience to support continuous improvement
• Complete basic administrative requirements such as attendance records and learner feedback

Role details

• Location: Wollongong campus (50–58 Auburn Street) and across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, and Southern Highlands
• Employment Type: Casual
• Classification: WEA Illawarra Enterprise Agreement 2019 — Schedule A, Levels 1–4 (depending on the skills, experience, and capability required to perform the role.)
• Remuneration: $58.46 – $61.58 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) + superannuation

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for people who are genuinely skilled in what they do and who enjoy sharing that with others. Formal teaching qualifications are not required — what matters most is your subject matter expertise, your ability to engage a group, and your commitment to creating a positive learning experience.

How to apply

To see more information and or apply for the role, please click on the below link and select the apply now button (once you have clicked on the link:

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You can review the Position Description at the bottom of the advertisement. As part of the application process, you will also be asked to respond to the selection criteria. To do this you will be ask various questions as part of this application which will then generate your program proposal for us to consider.

If there is a suitable program opportunity that aligns with your proposal you will be required to submit a week-by-week session plan (this will be sent to you separately).

Only applications that provide relevant information within their CV and address all selection criteria as part of the application process will be considered for next steps.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:
Dannelle – Leader of The Community College
Mobile: 0401 681 225
Email: dannelle@weaco.com.au