Aspiring Koorie Teachers Program

Register your interest for Aspiring Koorie Teachers

Earn & Learn Program 2025

Looking to start a career in education while earning a wage? The AKT Now 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 online a 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 until the 20th June 2025.

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 18+ months. Employment will increase to 5 days per week upon successful completion of the 6 month course.

Course Commencing: 21st July 2025.

Course Structure: Study online 2 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: [email protected]

Take the first step towards a rewarding career in education.

Expressions of Interest Now Open – Secure Your Spot!

2025 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 2025 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.

First Name

Last Name

Preferred pronouns

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Date of Birth

Phone

Address Details

Street

Suburb

Postcode

State (This program is only available in Victoria)

Do you identify as?

Are you a permanent resident/or Australian Citizen?

What is your highest level of completed education?

What is your highest level of completed education?

Please list any qualifications you have obtained? e.g Cert III Sport and Rec

Do you have a current Working with Children Check (VIC)?

Do you have access to a laptop and/or computer for the purposes of completing your study?

Do you possess adequate digital skills for the purposes of completing your study online?

Do you have access to high speed internet for the purposes of completing your study?

I understand that I will be required to commit to 5 days a week in order to complete this program over the next 18 months

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