Casual Teacher Engineering Technology

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Melbourne Polytechnic Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

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

  • Vacancy Number: 130
  • Position Title: Teacher Engineering Technology (Mechatronics)
  • Employment Status: Casual
  • Department: Business, Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics
  • Location: Multi-Campus
  • 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: Thursday, 16 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 skilled and motivated Engineering Technology Teacher to support the effective delivery of vocational and non-vocational education programs. This is a great opportunity to contribute to strategic projects, drive operational improvements, and support collaborative team success in a purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, prepare, teach and assess learning activities that meet learner needs
  • Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment
  • Implement learning processes and support student wellbeing
  • Engage with industry and maintain vocational currency
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and maintain accurate records
  • Mentor and support entry-level teachers and contribute to curriculum development
Skills and Experience Required
  • Relevant qualifications and/or experience in Engineering Technology
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122/TAE40116) or equivalent
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Organised and detail-oriented with a solutions mindset
  • ExcellentICT skills and commitment to 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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