Teacher Beekeeping

Melbourne Polytechnic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 127,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Melbourne Polytechnic is seeking a Casual Teacher Beekeeping to deliver vocational education and training in beekeeping across multiple campuses as directed by the Manager.

Reporting to the Education Manager of Floristry, Beekeeping and Parks and Gardens, you will plan, deliver and assess learning activities, maintain industry currency and support diverse learners through contemporary teaching practices.

Qualifications

• 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 across diverse learning environments.
• Ability to plan and meet deadlines, working both independently and in a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students, colleagues and industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, deliver and assess vocational education and training aligned with approved curriculum and assessment requirements.
• Establish and maintain safe, inclusive learning environments.
• Support learners through the student lifecycle, including orientation and course planning.
• Implement teaching processes and support student participation, progression and wellbeing.
• Develop and maintain high-quality teaching resources, including session plans and assessments.
• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment and progress documentation.
• Participate in assessment validation, moderation and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain contemporary beekeeping and teaching knowledge through professional development.
• Collaborate with teaching teams and participate in relevant meetings.
• Contribute to curriculum development and industry engagement as required.

Skills

Beekeeping knowledge

Teaching delivery

Adult education

Curriculum planning

Assessment design

Classroom management

Industry engagement

Education

TAE/TAESS certification or equivalent

Diploma or higher in adult education/vet

VIT registration or WWC check

First Aid/ CPR & Anaphylaxis training

Job description

Position Title: Teacher Beekeeping
Employment Type: Casual
Department: Food Fibre and Animal Industries
Location: Multi-Campus (as directed by the Manager)
Agreement: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
Classification: MEA Casual Teacher Level 1–3
Salary Range: $92.79 – $100.25 per hour

Applications Close: Monday, 16 November 2026

Job Summary

Deliver vocational education and training in beekeeping, supporting students to develop the practical skills, industry knowledge and competencies required 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 of Floristry, Beekeeping and Parks and Gardens, the Teacher Beekeeping delivers vocational education and training within the Food Fibre and Animal Industries 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 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 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 beekeeping 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
• Current First Aid qualification, including CPR and anaphylaxis management

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

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.