Advanced Skills Teacher - Beyond the Plate Project

Department for Education, Children and Young People; Hobart; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayview Secondary College in Hobart is seeking an Advanced Skills Teacher to provide strategic leadership and coordination for the “Beyond the Plate” program. You will lead authentic, hands-on learning in food, environment and enterprise, embedding experiences across Years 7–10 and developing vocational pathways.

Work with staff, industry partners and community organisations to deliver outcomes that boost student engagement, attendance and post-school opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered teacher with full registration (Tasmanian Teaching Service)
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with status Employment
• Qualifications as established by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission in the Teaching Service Award 2005

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of a whole-school experiential learning approach across Years 7–10
• Develop VET pathways and strengthen community partnerships
• Coordinate and oversee the five-year food, environment and enterprise education initiative

Education

Registered teacher with full registration

Tasmanian RWVP registration

Teaching Service Award 2005 qualifications

Job description

The Team

Bayview Secondary College is a dynamic and innovative school community on Hobart's Eastern Shore, enrolling between 350 to 400 students. With modern, purpose-built facilities including a STEAM hub, performing arts centre, senior secondary learning spaces, fitness and athlete development centre, and industry-standard vocational training facilities, the college provides outstanding opportunities for student learning and growth. Bayview is committed to delivering high-quality educational experiences in a supportive, community-focused environment that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

About The Role

"Beyond the Plate" is more than a project—it is a transformative approach to learning that empowers young people to connect education with real-world opportunities, helping every student at Bayview Secondary College see a pathway to a successful future.

The Beyond the Plate Advanced Skills Teacher will provide strategic leadership, coordination and oversight of Bayview Secondary College's transformative five-year food, environment and enterprise education initiative.

This role will lead the implementation of a whole-school approach to experiential learning that connects students with pathways in horticulture, hospitality, tourism, environmental sustainability, bush foods, and social enterprise. The AST will work collaboratively with staff, students, industry partners, government agencies and community organisations to ensure the successful delivery of project outcomes that improve student engagement, attendance, aspirations and post-school opportunities.

The position will be responsible for embedding authentic, hands-on learning experiences across Years 7–10, developing VET pathways, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the program.

We are offering

• Fixed-term appointment, commencing 1 February 2027 until 21 December 2029
• Full-time
• 70 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• A registered teacher with full registration within the meaning of the Teachers Registration Act 2000.
• Qualifications as established by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award, 2005.
• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status - Employment

Desirable

• Four years or more training as defined in the Teaching Service (Tasmanian Public Sector) Award 2005

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone [phone] or email [e-mail].

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Gill Berriman

Principal - Bayview Secondary College

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.