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 — 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
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Location: Wollongong campus (50–58 Auburn Street) and across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, and Southern Highlands
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Employment Type: Casual
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Classification: WEA Illawarra Enterprise Agreement 2019 — Schedule A, Levels 1–4 (depending on the skills, experience, and capability required to perform the role.)
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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.
What you’ll bring
- Demonstrated capability and experience in the subject area or skill you wish to teach
- Ability to facilitate or lead group-based activities, workshops, or community programs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and foster a sense of community
- A genuine commitment to inclusive, welcoming, and accessible learning environments
- Eligibility to work in Australia and ability to obtain a NSW Working with Children Check clearance prior to commencing delivery
Why Join WEA Co
Working with The Community College means contributing to something that genuinely matters — helping people in your community learn, grow and connect. Since 1913, WEA Co has opened doors to education for people who might not otherwise walk through them, and every tutor who joins us becomes part of that mission.
You’ll have the flexibility to propose your own program, work to a schedule that suits you, and deliver in a way that reflects your expertise. We take care of the venue, enrolments, promotion and administration — so you can focus on sharing your knowledge and creating a great learning experience.
How to Apply
Please submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter outline why you want to teach at WEA Co.
In addition to the above you will be required to:
- address our 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).
Registered candidates will be contacted as suitable program opportunities arise. There is no closing date – we review expressions of interest on an ongoing basis.
For a confidential conversation:
Dannelle, Leader of The Community College
Mobile: 0401 681 225
Email: dannelle@weaco.com.au
WEA Co is committed to equity, inclusion, and creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
