Casual Tech School Mentor

4 days ago

Greensborough, Victoria, Australia Melbourne Polytechnic Full time $243,200 - $262,400 per year

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

  • Vacancy Number: 120
  • Position Title: Tech School Mentor
  • Employment Status: Casual
  • Department: Banyule Nillumbik Tech School
  • Location: Greensborough
  • Award Classification: PACCT 5
  • Salary: $46.64 – $50.18 per hour
  • Hours per Week: Up to 38 hours, subject to operational requirements
  • Number of Vacancies: 6
  • Applications Close: Monday 22 September 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

We are seeking skilled and enthusiastic Casual Tech School Mentors to support the delivery of future-focused STEAM and Project-Based Learning experiences at the Banyule Nillumbik Tech School. You'll play a key role in engaging students with technology, fostering mentoring relationships, and supporting the daily operations of the Tech School.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to innovative educational programs, support student development, and work collaboratively in a dynamic learning environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Engage participants using technology and their own interests
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues
  • Encourage social connection and confidence among participants
  • Facilitate programs, games, and technical skills when requested
  • Assist students and staff in operating and managing design technology
  • Support the maintenance and safe use of technology and equipment
  • Promote a culture of child safety and wellbeing
  • Comply with health, safety, and wellbeing policies and procedures
Skills and Experience Required
  • Studying or completed tertiary qualifications in a STEM field
  • High-level knowledge of digital design or digital media development
  • Experience mentoring or coaching student-aged children
  • Ability to support self-directed and project-based learning
  • Experience with technologies such as:
  • Adobe Illustrator / vector design
  • Autodesk Fusion / 3D design
  • Virtual Reality
  • Figma / web design
  • Photography, video making, podcasting
  • Electronics, block programming, sewing
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Organised, proactive, and collaborative approach
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: Recruitment Team

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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