Casual Mechanical Teacher

Chisholm Institute of TAFE; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Professional Development

Networking with Industrial Partners

State-of-the-art facilities

Free on-site parking

Free Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chisholm Institute of TAFE is seeking an experienced Mechanical teacher to deliver high‑quality education at our Dandenong campus. You will plan sessions, adapt materials to diverse learners, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment.

The role requires a strong ability to research and apply a range of learning resources and assessment tools, with qualifications including a TAE and AQF‑level credentials.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or willingness to obtain.
• Qualifications meeting the Standards for RTOs 2025.
• Vocational qualifications at AQF level relevant to teaching.
• Registration with relevant professional bodies as required for the teaching discipline.
• Record of Vocational Competency mapped to Units of Competency engaged to deliver.
• Record of Professional Currency showing current industry and teaching knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan education practices and delivery sessions reflecting effective learner engagement.
• Ensure teaching materials meet regulatory standards and training packages.
• Establish and maintain a positive learning environment and encourage learner responsibility.
• Adapt learning and assessment materials for different students and environments.
• Carry out administrative, coordination, and learning services activities related to teaching areas.
• Assist in establishing, maintaining, and reviewing teaching programs.
• Maintain a respectful, safe environment free from discrimination, bullying and harassment.

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)

AQF-level vocational qualifications relevant to teaching

Registration with professional bodies for the teaching discipline

Vocational Competency mapped to Units of Competency

Professional Currency in industry and teaching knowledge

Job description

Chisholm Institute of TAFE – Dandenong VIC

Chisholm is seeking experienced and student-focused Teachers for our Engineering team.

BELONGING AND INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a teacher – Mechanical your key responsibilities include-

• Plan education practices and delivery sessions that reflect the most effective way to engage learners
• Ensure that teaching materials and resources meet all regulatory standards, training packages and related requirements
• Establish and maintain a positive learning environment, including encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning
• Adapt learning and assessment materials to cater for different students, learning environments, facilities, and resources
• Undertake a range of administrative, coordination, and learning services activities directly related to the areas taught
• Assist in relation to the establishment, maintenance, and review of teaching programs
• Maintain a respectful, and safe environment free from discrimination, bullying and harassment.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated individual with well-developed skills in transferring knowledge, including the ability to research, select and use a wide range of learning resources and assessment tools.

Qualifications required for the role

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or willingness to obtain or qualifications that meet the Standards for RTOs 2025
• Vocational qualifications at AQF level relevant to the level of teaching required
• Registration with relevant professional bodies as required for the teaching discipline
• A record of Vocational Competency, mapped to Units of Competency engaged to deliver
• A record of Professional Currency, demonstrating current industry and teaching knowledge

ABOUT US

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An Inclusive work culture – Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education
• Professional Development – continue to grow your career as you nurture your students
• Networking Opportunities with Industrial Partners
• State of the art facilities on our campuses
• Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
• Free Employee Assistance Program – get the support you want. Its confidential.

Applications for this position close at 12 pm Thursday 5 November 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Matthew Baker, Manager Engineering at *************@chisholm.edu.au.

We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing *********@chisholm.edu.au.

Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

Find out more about us by visiting us on our Website and social media sites.

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:

• Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume
• Current valid Employee Working with Children Check
• Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
• Verified National Police Check.