Casual Teacher Centre of Excellence

Melbourne Polytechnic; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 128.000 - 140.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible work arrangements

Supportive team environment

Zusammenfassung

Melbourne Polytechnic is seeking a casual Teacher for the Centre of Excellence in Future of Housing Construction at Heidelberg. You will deliver and assess vocational education, plan learning activities, and ensure alignment with curriculum and regulatory requirements.

You will foster inclusive, flexible teaching practices, develop resources, and maintain documentation while engaging with industry to keep programs current and relevant.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated learner-centred teaching practice and knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver across diverse learning environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to engage with students and stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and inclusive teaching practices.

Aufgaben

• Plan, prepare, deliver and assess VET learning in Future of Housing Construction.
• Create safe, inclusive learning environments that promote engagement.
• Support learners through orientation, course planning and adjustments.
• Develop high-quality teaching resources and maintain learner records.
• Engage with industry to ensure curriculum relevance and currency.

Kenntnisse

Learner-centred teaching

Adult learning principles

Plan and deliver teaching

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Digital capability

Ausbildung

Vocational competency/qualifications

TAE40122/TAE40116/TAE40110 Cert IV in Training and Assessment

Diploma or higher in adult/vocational education

Secondary teaching qualification + TAESS00011/TAESS00019/TAESS00024

Jobbeschreibung

• Position Title:Teacher Centre of Excellence (CoE)
  Employment Type: Casual
  Department:Future of Housing Construction CoE
  Location:Heidelberg
  Agreement:Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
  Classification:MEA Casual Teacher Level 1–3
• Hourly Rate:$92.79 - $101.75 per hour
  Applications Close:Monday, 16 November 2026

• Vacancy Number:423
• Position Title:Teacher Centre of Excellence (CoE)
  Employment Type: Casual
  Department:Future of Housing Construction CoE
  Location:Heidelberg
  Agreement:Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
  Classification:MEA Casual Teacher Level 1–3
• Hourly Rate:$92.79 - $101.75 per hour
  Applications Close:Monday, 16 November 2026

Job Summary

Deliver vocational education and training in Future of Housing Construction, supporting students to develop practical skills, industry knowledge and competencies for their studies and future employment.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Melbourne Polytechnic has delivered hands-on, future-focused education for more than 110 years. Our people play a vital role in supporting students, industries and communities across Victoria.

In this role, you’ll enjoy:

• Meaningful work that supports education, training, innovation and student success
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexible work arrangements, where applicable
• Exposure to diverse programs, systems and continuous improvement initiatives
• A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and quality

About the Role

Reporting to the Education Manager CoE, the Teacher Centre of Excellence (CoE) delivers vocational education and training within the Future of Housing Construction teaching area, supporting students to develop the knowledge, practical skills and competencies required for their studies and future employment.

You will plan, deliver and assess learning activities across a range of learning environments, applying current vocational and industry knowledge to ensure teaching and assessment align with approved curriculum, regulatory requirements and Melbourne Polytechnic policies and procedures.

You will support diverse learners through inclusive, flexible and contemporary teaching practices, contribute to the development of high-quality learning and assessment resources, and maintain industry engagement and vocational currency to ensure programs remain relevant and responsive to industry requirements.

What You'll Do

• Plan, prepare, deliver and assess vocational education and training within the Future of Housing Construction teaching area, aligned with approved curriculum, learning plans and assessment requirements
• Establish and maintain safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments that promote student engagement, participation and positive learning outcomes
• Support learners throughout the student lifecycle, including orientation, entry-level assessment, course selection, learning plans, reasonable adjustments and referrals to appropriate support services
• Implement Melbourne Polytechnic learning processes and support student participation, progression and wellbeing, including learning plans for students at risk
• Develop and maintain high-quality teaching, learning and assessment resources, including session plans, unit outlines and assessment tools
• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, learner progress and compliance documentation in accordance with Melbourne Polytechnic policies and regulatory requirements
• Participate in assessment validation, moderation, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities to support effective program delivery
• Maintain contemporary teaching, educational and industry knowledge through professional development and engagement with industry and relevant stakeholders
• Collaborate with teaching teams, contribute to professional practice and mentoring activities as appropriate to classification level, and participate in relevant team activities and meetings
• Contribute to curriculum and program development, industry engagement and coordination activities in accordance with the responsibilities of the applicable teaching classification

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Demonstrated learner-centred teaching practice and sound understanding of adult learning principles, teaching methodologies and contemporary assessment practices
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across diverse learning environments and learner cohorts
• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet agreed deadlines, working effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a teaching team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, industry and other stakeholders
• Ability to select and apply teaching and assessment strategies appropriate to the diverse needs of learners
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to continuous improvement and respond effectively to emerging educational, industry and departmental needs
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate industry and professional networks that support student engagement, teaching relevance and learner pathways
• Digital capability to support learning delivery, e-learning, assessment, resource development and record-keeping
• Commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement and inclusive practice
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to workplace health and safety, equity and inclusion principles

Desirable

• Previous teaching or assessing experience in a VET or relevant education environment
• Experience working with diverse learner cohorts
• Knowledge of current industry developments and contemporary teaching practices relevant to the discipline

Qualifications & Mandatory Requirements

To be considered for a teaching position at Melbourne Polytechnic, applicants must meet the qualification and competency requirements relevant to the teaching area and programs being delivered.

Qualifications

Depending on the teaching context, relevant requirements may include:

• Appropriate vocational competency and/or qualifications relevant to the teaching discipline
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116 or TAE40110); or
• A diploma-level or higher qualification in adult education or vocational education and training; or
• A secondary teaching qualification together with one of the following:
  • TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set; or
  • TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor; or
  • TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor; or
• For teachers in a non-vocational discipline (e.g. AMEP, EAL, LLN, VCE, SEE, VCE VM, foundation studies and education, or similar), a relevant teaching diploma or higher-level qualification containing the required supervised practicum

Applicants must also maintain relevant vocational, industry and/or educational currency as required for the programs delivered.

Mandatory Requirements

Appointment to this position is subject to meeting Melbourne Polytechnic’s mandatory employment requirements, including:

• Current Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee) or current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration, where applicable
• Current National Police Check

hat Happens Next

Our selection process may include:

• An interview (in person or via Microsoft Teams)
• Reference checks
• Employment and qualification verification

We aim to provide a respectful and timely recruitment experience for all applicants.

Questions?

For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team via***********@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We value the knowledge, skills and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strongly encourage applications from First Nations candidates. We also welcome applications from people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women in underrepresented areas, and people of all genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Recruitment Agencies

Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.