Lead Educator Building and Construction

Melbourne Polytechnic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Polytechnic is seeking a Lead Educator in Building and Construction to provide educational leadership, coordinate vocational education and training, and ensure high teaching quality. You will support program delivery and drive learner outcomes.

Reporting to the Education Manager Engineering Civil Mechanical, you will oversee timetabling, staff coordination, curriculum development, assessment quality and regulatory compliance, while mentoring junior teachers and engaging industry

Qualifications

• Qualification requirements under Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024.
• Minimum 200 hours of supervised teaching practicum.
• Current industry experience in Building and Construction discipline.
• AQF Level 6 teaching qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess VET within Building and Construction.
• Lead curriculum development and alignment with training packages.
• Supervise and mentor Level 1/2 teachers.
• Coordinate courses, timetabling and staff rosters.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and audits.
• Support student engagement and wellbeing.

Skills

Learner-centered teaching

Adult learning principles

Curriculum planning

Staff mentoring

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Assessment strategies

Digital learning tools

Health and safety awareness

Education

AQF Level 6 teaching qualification

Job description

Position Title:Lead Educator Building and Construction
Employment Type:Ongoing
FTE / Hours: Full Time – 1.0 (38.0 hours per week)
Department:Business Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics (BAML)
Location:Multi-Campus (as directed by the Manager)
Award / Agreement:Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
Classification Level:MEA EM1
Salary :$134,772 per annum, plus superannuation
Applications Close:Thursday, 5November 2026
Vacancy Number:415

Job Summary

Provide educational leadership and coordinate vocational education and training in Building and Construction, supporting teaching quality, program delivery and positive learner outcomes.

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:

• Leading educational excellence and innovation across teaching and learning
• Working collaboratively with passionate educators, industry partners and key stakeholders
• Contributing to strategic initiatives that improve student outcomes and organisational performance
• Flexible work arrangements, where applicable
• A values‑driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and continuous improvement

About the Role

Reporting to the Education Manager Engineering Civil Mechanical, the Lead Educator Building and Construction provides educational leadership and delivers, assesses and coordinates high‑quality vocational education and training within the Building and Construction program, supporting positive learner outcomes and ensuring programs meet learner, community, industry and compliance requirements.

You will contribute to the planning and day‑to‑day coordination of program delivery, including timetabling, staff coordination, student progress, enrolment preparation and resource planning. You will also support curriculum development, teaching and assessment quality, and compliance with regulatory, quality and audit requirements.

As a Lead Educator, you will provide specialist educational guidance to teaching staff and students, mentor and support Level 1 and Level 2 teachers, including teachers under supervision, and contribute to teaching capability, industry engagement and continuous improvement across the program.

What You'll Do

• Plan, deliver and assess high‑quality vocational education and training within the Building and Construction program, creating safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments that promote student engagement and positive outcomes
• Provide specialist educational guidance and support to teaching staff and students, contributing to contemporary learner‑centred teaching practices and the development of expertise in designated specialist areas
• Lead and contribute to the development, adaptation and review of curriculum, learning and assessment resources, ensuring alignment with training packages, industry requirements, learner needs and regulatory standards
• Supervise, mentor and support Level 1 and Level 2 teachers, including teachers under supervision, and contribute to teaching capability development, induction and consistent teaching and assessment practices
• Coordinate courses and support day‑to‑day program delivery, including timetabling, staff rosters, teacher absences, enrolment preparation, class scheduling, student progression and resource availability
• Support student engagement, participation and wellbeing, including learning plans, reasonable adjustments, referrals, and the resolution of complex academic or student matters in consultation with the Education Manager
• Coordinate and maintain accurate teaching, assessment, student and compliance documentation, supporting validation, moderation, quality assurance, audit readiness and regulatory reporting requirements
• Maintain relevant educational and vocational currency, engage with industry, community and professional stakeholders, and contribute to program development, promotion and continuous improvement activities
• Support the Education Manager with teacher recruitment, staff coordination, student and program reporting, and the effective delivery of Building and Construction programs
• Contribute to a safe and compliant learning environment, including health and safety inspections of delivery spaces and adherence to Melbourne Polytechnic policies, procedures and relevant legislative and regulatory requirements

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 meetagreed 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
• Minimum two years’ experience working within special education relevant to the Building and Construction program portfolio
• Extensive teaching experience, with demonstrated ability to deliver, assess and contextualise programs to meet compliance requirements and diverse learner needs
• Demonstrated capability to provide educational guidance, mentoring and support to teaching staff, contributing to teaching quality, consistency and capability development
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and implement change and innovation in response to emerging learner, educational and program needs

Desirable

• Experience leading curriculum development, program review or educational quality initiatives
• Experience building productive partnerships with industry and external stakeholders
• Experience using student, quality or operational data to inform planning and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Mandatory Checks

Appointment to this position is subject to meeting the qualification requirements under the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 and the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.

Teaching Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the qualification requirements for Education Managers or Lead Educators under the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024.

You will have:

• Relevant vocational qualifications and current industry experience in the discipline area
• An approved AQF Level 6 (or higher) teaching qualification, as defined by the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024, which includes:
  • Studies in adult learning methodology
  • Studies in teaching in a vocational education environment
  • Studies in applied research
  • A minimum of 200 hours of supervised teaching practicum
• Demonstrated educational leadership capability appropriate to the role

Mandatory Checks

• A valid Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee)
• A National Police Check

hat Happens Next

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

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 under‑represented areas, and people of all genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and LGBTQIA+ communities.