Casual Teacher Mental Health

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Melbourne Polytechnic Full time $48,000 - $74,000 per year

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

  • Vacancy Number: 129
  • Position Title: Teacher Mental Health
  • Employment Status: Casual
  • Department: Human Services and Education
  • Location: Preston
  • Award Classification: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
  • Salary: $ $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. 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 a skilled and motivated Mental Health Teacher to contribute to impactful outcomes in the Human Services and Education department. You'll play a key role in delivering strategic and operational services aligned with Melbourne Polytechnic's values.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, prepare, teach and assess learning activities that meet learner needs
  • Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment
  • Implement learning processes including student participation and learning plans
  • Provide pastoral care and support services to students
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress and assessment
  • Engage with industry and stakeholders to ensure vocational relevance
  • Participate in curriculum design and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Mentor and support entry-level teachers
Skills and Experience Required
  • Relevant qualifications in vocational education and training
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122/TAE40116) or equivalent
  • Demonstrated teaching experience and learner-centred approach
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Organised, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused
  • High-level ICT skills for e-learning and reporting
  • Knowledge of compliance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement
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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