Casual Teacher Community Services

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• Vacancy Number: 128
• Position Title: Teacher Community Services
• Employment Status: Casual
• Department: Human Services and Education
• Location: Preston
• Award Classification: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
• Salary: $86.15 - $93.08 per hour, pending MEA eligibility
• Hours per Week: Up to 38 hours per week, subject to operational requirements
• Applications Close: Monday, 29 September 2025

Why Join Us

• Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in practical, real-world education since 1912.
• Industry-led, hands-on training
• Inclusive, future-focused environments
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• A culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and care

About The Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Community Services Teacher to join our Human Services and Education department. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality vocational education, supporting student success, and engaging with industry to ensure contemporary and relevant learning experiences.

This casual teaching opportunity involves planning, delivering, and assessing Community Services programs, while fostering inclusive and safe learning environments. You'll also contribute to curriculum development, industry engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Melbourne Polytechnic's values.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive teaching and assessment across Community Services programs
• Support students through pastoral care, learning plans, and tailored teaching strategies
• Collaborate with industry and stakeholders to maintain vocational currency
• Contribute to curriculum design, validation, and moderation
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with quality standards
• Mentor and support entry-level teachers and contribute to team-based program delivery

Skills And Experience Required

• Relevant vocational qualifications and current industry experience
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122/TAE40116) or equivalent
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and inclusive teaching practices
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and student engagement skills
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to diverse learner needs
• Proficiency in digital tools and e-learning platforms
• Commitment to continuous improvement and compliance

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate will be required to provide:

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

How To Apply

Click Apply to submit your application through Melbourne Polytechnic's careers portal. There, you will be able to view the full Position Description and upload your documents.

Please

• Complete all pre-screening questions
• Upload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience, and personal attributes align with the Key Skills and Experience in the PD
• If applying for a teaching role, upload combined copies of your relevant qualifications and provide your USI VET Transcript (if available):
• Include the transcript link (from your USI Student Portal) in your cover letter, and upload the transcript PDF under the qualifications section

File Requirements

Each file must be under 2MB. PDF is preferred (Word .doc or .docx also accepted). Avoid special characters in filenames.

Selection Process

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

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and gender identities.

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.