Member, Victorian Institute of Teaching Hearing Panel Pool

Job Description

Role length: Sessional, 2-3 years Meetings: As required, Not specified Location: Melbourne CBD, online or another location Salary: Sessional rates About the board The Minister for Education invites expressions of interest from applicants wishing to serve as members of a pool of persons who may be appointed to a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) hearing panel. The VIT is a regulatory body that oversees teacher registration in Victoria and regulates members of the teaching profession to ensure quality teaching and provide for the safety and wellbeing of children. It evaluates the suitability of applicants and registered teachers and accredits initial teacher education programs in Victoria. A VIT hearing panel may be convened to hear and determine matters related to a teacher's conduct, fitness to teach and/or competency. A matter may also be referred to a hearing panel where VIT believes that the registration of a teacher may have been obtained by fraud or misrepresentation. Panels may be informal, formal or medical, and may be convened by the VIT following an investigation arising from a complaint, a notification to the VIT by an employer of a teacher, a referral from the Commissioner for Children and Young People, the teacher's criminal history or by VIT's own motion. Hearing panels must be appointed from a pool of persons approved under the Education and Training Act 2006 . About the role Successful members of the hearing panel pool will have professional experience, practical knowledge or relevant lived experience of the following, or a demonstrated ability to acquire these skills: Applying judgement and knowledge of administrative law principles to informal hearing, formal hearing or medical hearing formats. Adhering to the rules of natural justice and applying hearing procedures fairly and appropriately. Considering the wellbeing and safety of children, including by taking into account community expectations. A Chairperson will be appointed for each panel, whose primary responsibility is to lead the panel in setting procedure and preparing written reasons for decision. Approval to join the pool of people who can be appointed to convene a hearing panel of the VIT is for a period of 3 years commencing 28 May 2025, and members are engaged on a sessional basis (no minimum engagement guaranteed). Who we're looking for To be eligible for the hearing panel pool, you must be from one of the following groups: People who have been admitted to legal practice in Victoria for not less than 5 years. Current or former members of the VIT Council. Registered teachers. Medical practitioners registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law. Psychologists registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law. Persons who have knowledge of or experience in health and community services. The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring the diversity of our boards represents the rich diversity of the Victoria community. We welcome expressions of interest from people of all ages, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living in regional or rural Victoria and LGBTIQA+ people. Diversity of skills and expertise, and the perspectives and lived experiences of people from different backgrounds, contribute to good governance on hearing panels. We will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request. The Victorian Government’s Women on Boards commitment has been in effect since 2015 and is ensuring that all public boards have no less than 50% women. In October 2024, 54% of board seats were held by women, compared to 39% in 2015. To apply, please complete the VIT Hearing Panel Pool expression of interest form (attached to advertisement). Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process can be provided upon request. If you would like help understanding this document or would like further support, please phone 03 7022 2358, using the National Relay Service 133 677 if required, or email Jasmine Morrissey on Expressions of interest must be lodged by 11:59pm 16 February 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr