Casual staff opportunities

Opportunities

The School of Computing and Information Systems has opportunities for casual tutors, demonstrators, markers and project team supervisors.

Available subjects in Semester 1 2026

Subject CodeSubject Title and link to Handbook
BUSA90537Coding for Business Problems
BUSA90539Business Data Platforms 
BUSA90542Machine Learning & AI for Business
COMP10001Foundations of Computing
COMP10002Foundations of Algorithms
COMP10003Media Computation
COMP20005Intro. to Numerical Computation in C
COMP20007Design of Algorithms
COMP20008Elements of Data Processing
COMP30023Computer Systems
COMP30024Artificial Intelligence
COMP30027Machine Learning
COMP90007Internet Technologies
COMP90015Distributed Systems
COMP90020Distributed Algorithms
COMP90024Cluster and Cloud Computing
COMP90038Algorithms and Complexity
COMP90041Programming and Software Development
COMP90042Natural Language Processing
COMP90044Research Methods
COMP90049Introduction to Machine Learning 
COMP90050Advanced Database Systems
COMP90051Statistical Machine Learning
COMP90054AI Planning for Autonomy
COMP90077Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures
COMP90082Software Project (MIT)
COMP90087The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
INFO20003Database Systems
INFO20005User Interface Development
INFO30005Advanced Interface Prototyping 
INFO30009Game Design
INFO90002Database Systems & Information Modelling
INFO90003Designing Novel Interactions
INFO90004Evaluating the User Experience
INFO90010Technology Innovation Project
ISYS90026Concepts in Information Systems
ISYS90036Enterprise Systems
ISYS90039Digital Innovation & Technopreneurship 
ISYS90043Enterprise Applications & Architectures
ISYS90045Professional IS Consulting
ISYS90049Digital Business Analysis
ISYS90050IT Project and Change Management
ISYS90051Digital Impacts on Business and Society
ISYS90069Digital Transformation of Health
ISYS90119IS Capstone Project
MAST90106Data Science Project Pt1
MULT90063Introduction to Quantum Computing 
SWEN20003Object Oriented Software Development
SWEN30006Software Modelling and Design
SWEN90004Modelling Complex Software Systems
SWEN90009Software Requirements Analysis
SWEN90010High Integrity Systems Engineering
SWEN90016Software Processes and Management
SWEN90017Masters Advanced Software Project Part 1
SWEN90018Masters Advanced Software Project Part 2
COMP90074Web Security
COMP90090Text Analytics for Health

Responsibilities

Key

Included Activity is included in tutorial pay rate

Not applicable Not applicable to this role

Additional Activity performed only at the direct request of Supervisor, attracting additional payment

Key responsibilityDetailTutor Head tutorDemonstrator
Content Knowledge Develop a comprehensive understanding of the content Included Included Included
Tutorial Preparation Prepare tutorial material Included Included Not applicable
Tutorial Preparation Assist Coordinator with the development of teaching materials (eg, tutorial/lab exercises and sample solutions) Additional Additional Not applicable
Tutorial Delivery Deliver one initial and at least one repeat tutorial for the subject for each week that tutorials are delivered in semester Included Included Not applicable
Tutorial Admin Handle requests for project extensions and record extensions granted only with the approval of the Subject Coordinator Not applicable Additional Not applicable
Demonstrating Supporting students in practical lab and workshop-style sessions; answering technical questions and supporting the students in problem-solving Not applicable Not applicable Included
Student Consultation (Self-directed) Self-directed consultation with students (face to face and online) related to tutorial content, including monitoring the LMS discussion board and responding to tutorial/content-related queries (this should happen at the time of, or in the same week as, the tutorial) Included Included Not applicable
Student Consultation(Coordinator Request) Student Consultation directed by the Subject Coordinator could include monitoring the LMS at specific times, student meetings (face to face or online). Additional Additional Not applicable
Tutorial Related Marking If the work was completed during the tutorial hour, then the marking of that work should be included in the associated working time for that tutorial. Included Included Not applicable
Assignment and Exam Marking Marking of any work that wasn’t completed during the tutorial hour must be paid as additional standard marking. Additional Additional Not applicable
Assessment Work with the Subject Coordinator on assignments (testing, proofreading, etc) and assist them in developing project marking guidelines Not applicable Additional Not applicable
Assessment Assist subject coordinator to set up the infrastructure to support marking and tutorials; eg: writing code to help mark an assignment Not applicable Additional Not applicable
Assessment Print and distribute student submissions to casual staff for marking, collect marked projects from casual staff and collate marks Not applicable Additional Not applicable
Teamwork Regular communication with Subject Coordinator and Head Tutor Included Included Included
Management Support Subject Coordinator in the recruitment of casual tutors through CTRS Not applicable Additional Not applicable
Management Communicate regularly with the Subject Coordinator, arrange regular meetings with tutor staff Not applicable Additional Not applicable
Exam Invigilation Invigilation for the mid-semester test (if applicable) Additional Additional Additional
Lecture Attendance Attendance required only at the explicit request of the Subject Coordinator. Additional Additional Additional
Meeting Attendance Any request to attend scheduled meetings Additional Additional Additional
Training and Development TrainME: Mandatory Compliance Training Additional Additional Additional
Training and Development Professional Development Day Additional Additional Additional

Candidates

Applicants must be able to demonstrate appropriate academic background: typically we would expect an undergraduate degree with studies in the appropriate fields, plus suitable postgraduate qualifications or current admission in a postgraduate course in those fields. Applicants must demonstrate good organisation, communication and presentation skills. Professional experience in the field is also encouraged.

Your subject preference may be used by the assessors when making their selection. Contact the subject coordinator to discuss your preference to teach in the subjects you are applying for, if you are concerned that the preference may disadvantage you.

If you would like to find out more about the specific skills required to teach in a subject or the subject content, consult the subject entry in the University Handbook or contact the subject coordinator directly.

Salary information

Information relating to the University’s salary policy.

Before you apply

The 2026 Handbook is now live and available to be viewed. All undergraduate and postgraduate subjects for the School of Computing and Information Systems offered in Semester 1, 2026 can be found here.

If you would like to check tutorial/class times to see if they match your availability, please contact the Subject Coordinator for the specific subject you are intending to apply for (their details can be found in the Handbook).

Applicants for casual positions should double check the mode of delivery for their intended subjects prior to applying, to ensure they are able to work within the allocated environment.

Important information

All casual staff members:

  • Must be currently located in Australia.
  • Are required to have a valid Working With Children Check in place (or are in the process of obtaining one) prior to accepting their contract.

Submitting an application

If you are interested in working within the School of Computing and Information Systems as a tutor or demonstrator, please create a user account in CTRS (Casual Tutor Recruitment System), the University’s application portal for casual staff, and lodge an application during the application period.

If you have taught at the School before, please update your details in the system and put in an application for the subjects you intend to apply for this coming semester. Applicants must apply for each teaching period in which they wish to tutor.

  1. You can search the Handbook to find out more about specific subjects and find subject coordinator details.
  2. If you have used the system before, you can log directly into the applications system.

Apply now

Required information and documentation

  1. An updated Curriculum Vitae
  2. Academic results if you have not previously taught at the School
  3. Subject specific questions: There may be a number of selection questions which will have to be answered by the applicant. Not all subjects have subject specific questions.

Timeline

DatePhase
Monday 1 December 2025 Applications open at 5.00pm AEDT
Thursday 29 January 2026 Applications close at 11.59pm AEDT
Between 1 December 2025 and 29 January 2026Subject coordinators will assess applications and conduct interviews.
Monday 2 February 2026

Applicants will be emailed an interim status update for all subjects they have applied for (5.00pm AEDT).

Tuesday 10 February 2026Final application outcomes announced (5.00pm AEDT)
Outcomes for each subject will be sent via email. Based on enrolment numbers, waitlisted candidates may receive further notifications of a successful application up until Week 3 of semester.
From Monday 16 February 2026Offers will start to be issued First-time tutors with the University of Melbourne will need to go through pre-employment checks before an offer of employment can be made, so there may be delays.
Wednesday 25 February 2026 (TBC)FEIT Tutor and Demonstrator Induction
This is for first-time tutors working in FEIT. If you have not attended an induction session before, this is compulsory. If you have attended a prior session, please do not register again.
Monday 2 March 2026Semester 1, 2026 teaching commences