He has previously taught in South Western Sydney and has held leadership roles in schools. He held the role of Science Advisor for the Department of Education for three years, where he led the implementation of the new senior science syllabuses. He is an honorary Faculty of Science member at the University of technology Sydney, having advised and led as a team the Inspiring Science Teachers project. Previously, Vatché was the Vice President of the Science Teachers Association of NSW and has organised and run the STANSW Chemistry Conference. He has led the Teachmeet Science Festival in association with the Australian Museum for three years, an open event for all teachers to celebrate science during National Science Week. He is also a host of the kids science TV show Get Clever on channel 7TWO.