Arboriculture Instructor

The Arboriculture Instructor is a key position at Melbourne Polytechnic, responsible for delivering high-quality education and training in Arboriculture courses. This role requires a skilled professional with expertise in Arboriculture and experience in teaching and training.

Key Responsibilities:

• To teach approved recurrent and industry programs including Certificate III and Diploma of Arboriculture skills programs.
• To assist in the development and delivery of Arboriculture programs.
• To meet, assess and enrollment of intending students.
• To provide interim and annual reports of student results.
• To identify resource requirements.
• To continually maintain class attendance rolls in compliance within the Institute quality guidelines.
• To respond to enquiries regarding courses and training.
• To select, safely use and maintain appropriate equipment.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A degree, diploma or certificate relevant in both content and academic level and industry level experience relevant to the Arboriculture field.
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• A thorough knowledge of current industry practices and procedures with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain liaisons within the Arboriculture Industry.
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee) and workplace certificate in High Risk Work.
• Ability to teach and facilitate the delivery of specialist Arboriculture subjects and related courses to groups which may have a diverse range of abilities, backgrounds and readiness.
• Excellent machinery operational skills essential.

About Us

Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus, delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.

We are committed to providing high-quality, innovative, applied and future-focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs.

How to Apply

Please submit your application, including your current CV and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.