Teacher Horticulture Casual

7 days ago

Fairfield, Queensland, Australia Melbourne Polytechnic Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

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

  • Vacancy Number: 106
  • Position Title: Teacher Horticulture
  • Employment Status: Casual
  • Department: Food, Fibre and Animal Industries
  • Location: Fairfield
  • Award Classification: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 CTL 1 - CTL 3
  • Salary: $ $93.08 per hour (plus superannuation)
  • Hours per Week: Up to 38 hours per week, subject to operational requirements
  • Number of Vacancies: 4
  • Applications Close: Thursday November 13th
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 passionate and skilled Horticulture Teacher to join our Food, Fibre and Animal Industries department. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality vocational education, engaging with industry, and supporting student success across diverse learning environments. This role involves planning, delivering, and assessing horticulture programs, while contributing to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver inclusive, flexible, and contemporary teaching and assessment practices
  • Develop and maintain high-quality educational resources
  • Engage with industry and stakeholders to ensure vocational relevance
  • Support students through learning plans and academic guidance
  • Maintain compliance with AQTF and RTO standards
  • Participate in moderation, validation, and continuous improvement activities
  • Mentor and support entry-level teachers and contribute to team-based program delivery
Skills and Experience Required
  • Relevant vocational qualifications and current industry experience
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122/TAE40116) or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of teaching methodologies and learner-centred approaches
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and ICT skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
  • Experience in student engagement and support
  • Knowledge of current issues in vocational education (desirable)
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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