Lead Educator Plumbing

1 day ago

Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia Melbourne Polytechnic Full time $1,251,310 per year

INSPIRED BY CURIOSITY. UNITED BY PURPOSE. COMMITTED TO YOU.

  • Vacancy Number: 134
  • Position Title: Lead Educator Plumbing
  • Employment Type: Full Time, Ongoing
  • Department: Plumbing, Electrical and HRCW
  • Location: Heidelberg
  • Award Classification: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
  • Salary: EM1, $125,131.00 per annum
  • Hours per Week: 38
  • Applications Close: 27 October 2025
Why Join Us

Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in practical, real-world education since 1912. We offer:

  • 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

Melbourne Polytechnic is seeking a dynamic Lead Educator Plumbing to support the effective delivery of vocational education and training programs. This is a great opportunity to contribute to curriculum development, drive teaching excellence, and support collaborative team success in a purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, deliver, assess and coordinate high-quality vocational education programs
  • Mentor and support teaching staff across multiple programs
  • Coordinate course administration including timetabling, enrolment planning, and resource allocation
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
  • Engage with industry and community stakeholders to enhance program relevance
  • Promote a safe, inclusive and learner-centred environment
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and uphold Melbourne Polytechnic's values
Skills and Experience Required
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122/TAE40116/TAE40110)
  • AQF Level 6+ qualification in adult or vocational education, or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years' industry experience in plumbing or related field
  • Extensive teaching experience with strong understanding of learner-centred methodologies
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and ICT skills
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate educational programs
  • Knowledge of compliance, OH&S, and continuous improvement practices
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

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 (e.g. , @ # % *).

Selection Process

Our process includes:

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

Contact: Chris Arnold

Email:

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.

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