Job description

Japanese speakers with language teaching experience are invited to deliver a short intensive Japanese language course for adult learners in a school setting. You will work Monday to Friday, 0800–1600 with one-hour meal break during those two weeks. After the course, you will be required to mark the assessments (paid).

LOCATION: In-person, Laverton, Melbourne DATE: 14 - 25 Septmeber 2026 REMUNERATION: $60 per hour + superannuation

DUTIES:

• Deliver a Japanese language course based on existing materials
• Adapt lesson plans, conduct assessments and other administrative duties

Essential Criteria

• Fluent in Japanese
• University-educated, ideally in education or teaching
• Minimum one year’s experience teaching/tutoring English or Japanese to adults
• Experience in translation or interpreting is desirable
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Excellent knowledge of the society, history, culture and politics of Japan
• Detail-oriented, professional, confident, friendly, and deadline-driven
• international students or working holiday visa holders are welcomed to apply. But you must be available for the duration of the course.

Please send your CV on or before 20 July to with the subject line "JapanT@WorkforceA". CV should include: -
• Your skills in the Japanese language (such as education and working experience in Australia or overseas)
• Your skills in English language (such as education, translation/interpreting and working experience)
• Your skills and experience in teaching English or Japanese to adults