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Earn & Learn Program

Looking to start a career in education while earning a wage? The Aspiring Koorie Teachers (AKT) Program offers a unique opportunity to study, work and be mentored in the education sector.

What You’ll Gain:

✔ Earn – Work two days a week in a partnered school
✔ Learn – Study 3 days a week online Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support (CHC40221) with Holmesglen. 
✔ Be Mentored – Receive guidance and support from experienced educators

Program Details:

This AKT Now Program is only available in Victoria.

Applications: Expressions of interest are open.

Employment Structure: Work 2 days a week as an education support officer in a Victorian government school, earning an annual salary of up to $43,600 for 12 months. Employment will increase to 5 days per week upon successful completion of the 6 month course.

Course Structure: Study online 3 days a week for 6 months, to complete the Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support.

Cost: Fully funded through Skills First – No fees for participants

Eligibility

To be eligible you must:

  • Be willing to apply for positions as required to secure employment at one of the partnering schools
  • Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Be a Victorian resident, or reside in a cross-border community
  • Hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check and Police Check
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have an interest in the education/teaching sector
  • Provide a resume so we have the necessary information on file
  • Be willing to undergo merit-based recruitment processes for fixed-term employment with Victorian government schools
  • Access to a laptop and/or computer for the purposes of completing your study online
  • Adequate digital skills for the purposes of completing your study online
  • Complete a pre-training review
  • Access to high-speed internet for the purposes of completing your study online

For more information:

Contact: Demi Gane – 0429 826 363
Email: demi.gane@aflsportsready.com.au

Take the first step towards a rewarding career in education.

Expressions of Interest Now Open – Apply Now!
2026 Aspiring Koorie Teachers EOI

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a job application. This is an 'Expression of Interest' form that registers your interest in the Aspiring Koorie Teachers 2026 Intake. We will contact you to discuss future opportunities and requirements. AFL SportsReady does not discriminate on the basis of gender identity or ethnicity. All information that you provide is confidential.


































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