Teacher Electrical

Melbourne Polytechnic; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Polytechnic is seeking a Teacher Electrical to deliver high-quality electrical education across diversified learning environments in Heidelberg. You will oversee planning, delivery, assessment and continuous improvement of both vocational and non-vocational programs, ensuring inclusive and contemporary teaching strategies.

You will design resources, manage student learning lifecycles and build industry partnerships to enhance student outcomes and employability.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in your discipline area and current industry knowledge.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess learning activities across a range of environments.
• Appointment subject to meeting qualification requirements under the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 and regulatory standards.
• Mandatory checks include Victorian Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, teach and assess learning activities that meet learner needs.
• Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Implement learning processes, plans for at-risk students and reasonable adjustments.
• Develop and maintain high-quality educational resources for learning and assessment.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress and assessment.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Teaching experience

Learner-centred teaching

Industry engagement

Education

Electrical qualification

Tools

ICT skills

Job description

• Vacancy Number: #368


• Position Title: Teacher Electrical Employment Type: Ongoing FTE / Hours: Full-Time – 1.0 (38 hours per week) Department: Construction Location: Heidelberg Award / Agreement: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 Classification Level: MEA Level L1.1 - L3.5 Salary Range: $84,618 - $128,887 per annum, plus superannuation


• Applications Close: Thursday, 8 October 2026

Job Summary

Deliver high-quality Electrical education and training that supports learner success through flexible, inclusive and contemporary teaching practices.

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 rolein 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 Electrical, this role is responsible for the planning, delivery, assessment and continuous improvement of vocational and non-vocational education and/or fee-for-service programs across a variety of learning environments.

You will manage the student learning lifecycle from initial course enquiries to the implementation of individualised teaching through the use of flexible, inclusive and contemporary teaching strategies. The role also involves the design and development of high-quality educational resources and the establishment and maintenance of effective partnerships with industry and key stakeholders.

This role suits an industry professional who is passionate about sharing their expertise and supporting learner success.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, prepare, teach and assess learning activities that meet learner needs


• Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment using diverse methods that empower and encourage student learning


• Implement Melbourne Polytechnic's learning processes, including student participation, learning plans for students at risk and reasonable adjustments to meet individual learner needs


• Assist with educational pastoral care, student consultation and referral to appropriate support services


• Develop and maintain high-quality educational resources to support learning and assessment


• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress and assessment in line with Melbourne Polytechnic policies


• Work within quality systems and participate in validation and moderation activities


• Establish and maintain networks with industry, relevant VET bodies and other stakeholders


• Participate in student entry level assessment, course selection interviews and orientation activities where applicable


• Participate in professional development to maintain educational and vocational currency

What You’ll Bring

• Appropriate vocational competency and/or qualifications together with relevant, recent and current industry knowledge, skills and experience in Electrical


• Demonstrated understanding of learning principles, teaching methodologies and a commitment to learner‑centred teaching


• Well‑developed teaching skills, including the ability to use a wide range of teaching and assessment strategies appropriate to diverse learner needs


• Proven capacity to plan, schedule and meet agreed deadlines while working both independently and within a team


• High‑level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills


• Demonstrated capacity to network, explore and develop partnerships to increase student engagement and opportunities during and post studies


• Excellent ICT skills to support teaching, e‑learning and reporting across a range of programs


• Demonstrated commitment to Occupational Health and Safety, Anti‑Discrimination, Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

Desirable

• Experience teaching or assessing in a VET environment


• Experience working with diverse learner cohorts


• Knowledge of current issues in vocational education and training, particularly as they relate to the areas taught within the Department

Qualifications & Mandatory Checks

Appointment to this position is subject to meeting the qualification requirements (where applicable) and the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.

Teaching Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the qualification requirements under the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 and relevant regulatory standards.

You Will Have

• Relevant qualifications in your discipline area


• Recent and relevant industry and/or teaching experience

In Addition, Depending On The Role

• Vocational Education and Training (VET) roles:

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent), or a diploma or higher qualification in adult or vocational education

• Non‑Vocational Education roles (e.g. EAL, AMEP, SEE, Foundation, VCE): A recognised teaching qualification appropriate to the program (e.g. postgraduate TESOL or equivalent), and demonstrated teaching capability through relevant experience

Applicants who can demonstrate equivalent teaching capability through a combination of qualifications and experience may also be considered.

Mandatory Checks

• A valid Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee)


• A 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.