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 2 2026
Responsibilities
Key
Activity is included in tutorial pay rate
Not applicable to this role
Activity performed only at the direct request of Supervisor, attracting additional payment
| Key responsibility | Detail | Tutor | Head tutor | Demonstrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content Knowledge | Develop a comprehensive understanding of the content | |||
| Tutorial Preparation | Prepare tutorial material | |||
| Tutorial Preparation | Assist Coordinator with the development of teaching materials (eg, tutorial/lab exercises and sample solutions) | |||
| Tutorial Delivery | Deliver one initial and at least one repeat tutorial for the subject for each week that tutorials are delivered in semester | |||
| Tutorial Admin | Handle requests for project extensions and record extensions granted only with the approval of the Subject Coordinator | |||
| Demonstrating | Supporting students in practical lab and workshop-style sessions; answering technical questions and supporting the students in problem-solving | |||
| 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) | |||
| 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). | |||
| 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. | |||
| Assignment and Exam Marking | Marking of any work that wasn’t completed during the tutorial hour must be paid as additional standard marking. | |||
| Assessment | Work with the Subject Coordinator on assignments (testing, proofreading, etc) and assist them in developing project marking guidelines | |||
| Assessment | Assist subject coordinator to set up the infrastructure to support marking and tutorials; eg: writing code to help mark an assignment | |||
| Assessment | Print and distribute student submissions to casual staff for marking, collect marked projects from casual staff and collate marks | |||
| Teamwork | Regular communication with Subject Coordinator and Head Tutor | |||
| Management | Support Subject Coordinator in the recruitment of casual tutors through CTRS | |||
| Management | Communicate regularly with the Subject Coordinator, arrange regular meetings with tutor staff | |||
| Exam Invigilation | Invigilation for the mid-semester test (if applicable) | |||
| Lecture Attendance | Attendance required only at the explicit request of the Subject Coordinator. | |||
| Meeting Attendance | Any request to attend scheduled meetings | |||
| Training and Development | TrainME: Mandatory Compliance Training | |||
| Training and Development | Professional Development Day |
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.
- You can search the Handbook to find out more about specific subjects and find subject coordinator details.
- If you have used the system before, you can log directly into the applications system.
Required information and documentation
- An updated Curriculum Vitae
- Academic results if you have not previously taught at the School
- 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
Date | Phase |
Monday, May 18, 2026 | Applications open at 5.00pm AEST |
Monday, June 15, 2026 | Applications close at 11.59pm AEST |
Between Monday, May 18, 2026 and Monday, June 15, 2026 | Subject coordinators will assess applications and conduct interviews. |
Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Applicants will be emailed an interim status update for all subjects they have applied for (5.00pm AEST). |
Monday, June 29, 2026 | Final application outcomes announced (5.00pm AEST) |
From Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Offers will be processed by CIS-Admin and HR Assist
First-time tutors or returning tutors without an active casual profile in the University’s systems: You will be required to complete the full onboarding process, including pre‑employment checks, before an offer of employment can be issued. This process can take up to 15 business days. Further information about casual onboarding is available at: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/casual-employment
Tutors with an active casual profile: If you have been successful in a subject you have not taught previously, a new job and anticipated schedule will be issued via the Workday Staff Portal. This process can take up to 8 business days. If you have taught the subject previously and already have an active job for that subject, you may claim Semester 2 hours against your existing timecard. |
Wednesday 25 February 2026 (TBC) | FEIT Tutor and Demonstrator Induction |
Monday, July 27, 2026 | Semester 2, 2026 teaching commences |