Lecturer - Accounting

Marcus Oldham College; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Daily Lunch

Job summary

Marcus Oldham College in Geelong (WAURN Ponds) is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Accounting to commence at the start of 2027. The role delivers core accounting content through case studies, industry visits, and experiential learning within a strong agribusiness focus.

You will prepare teaching materials, assess students, and manage a teaching load of about 12 contact hours per week across three trimesters, with opportunities for regional and international study tours and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in an accounting/finance role.
• Proficient with Excel and business software packages.
• Demonstrates empathy with and motivation for young adults.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; team oriented.
• Current Driver's Licence and valid passport for study tours.
• Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Master's degree preferred; Teaching qualification preferred.
• CPA/CA qualification or progression toward it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare teaching materials and deliver core accounting curriculum.
• Deliver content across related topics within College offerings.
• Assess students and manage a teaching load of ~12 hours per week across 3 trimesters.
• Contribute to tutoring and student activities and support learning outcomes.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and collaboration with staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Organisational skills

Excel

Driver's license

Passport

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Teaching Qualification or Certificate IV in Training & Assessment

CPA/CA (or working towards one)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Lecturer in Accounting, located onsite at our Geelong (Waurn Ponds) Campus to be ready to deliver classes at the commencement of our 2027 Academic Year. The program is delivered through a strong system thinking based curriculum, utilising case studies, industry visits, practical demonstrations, and experiential learning. The College strongly values and prefers the contribution of teaching staff who have extensive commercial and professional experience, with a passion for educating the agribusiness leaders of the future. We require our teaching staff to be confident communicators with the ability to connect content with our highly engaged cohort and create the link between classroom learning and contemporary business practices.

Therefore, there is significant opportunity to bring your professional knowledge and expertise to the College while being fully supported to develop your teaching practice.

Key responsibilities

Prepare teaching materials, deliver relevant curriculum content, and assess students in the core area of accounting

Deliver content across a range of related topics and/or other areas of expertise relevant to the College Course offering

About you

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (essential)

Displayed experience in an accounting, finance or similar position

High level computer skills with emphasis on excel and business-related software packages

Demonstrated ability to empathise with and motivate young adults

Excellent communication and organisational skills and demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment

Current Drivers Licence and valid passport (for international study tours)

Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)

Master's degree in a relevant discipline (preferred)

Teaching Qualification or Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (preferred)

CPA/CA (or working towards one preferred)

Opportunity to work with a passionate team of professionals and educators

A unique educational environment where you are genuinely provided with every opportunity to make your role your own, with ongoing support and professional development

Opportunity to travel regionally and internationally on annual study tours and be exposed to cutting edge agribusiness operations

A teaching load of approximately 12 teaching contact hours per week across 3 trimesters and an opportunity to be involved in a range of tutoring, special interest activities with students

Salary Packaging, Employee Assistance Program, Daily Lunch are provided

An attractive remuneration package and other benefits will be negotiated to reflect the successful candidate's skills and experience

About us

Marcus Oldham is a leading Australian agricultural college, specialising in under-graduate and post graduate qualifications in Business, with a targeted focus on Australian agriculture and agribusiness. The College strongly values and prefers the contribution of teaching staff who have extensive commercial and professional experience, with a passion for educating the agribusiness leaders of the future.

Important Information for Applicants

Marcus Oldham College is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive learning and working environment. In accordance with our obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment declarations relating to fitness for work, criminal history and any previous or current investigations or findings relating to gender-based violence. Employment will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check and, where applicable, a Working with Children Check.