• Full Time, Ongoing Role - Annual Salary $111,391 + Super
• Located at our Heidelberg campus, close to public transport with car parking on site
• Coordinate the daily operations of plumbing programs at MP

About the Organisation:

Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.

At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.

About the Role:

The Lead Teacher Plumbing is responsible for coordination of daily operations for the plumbing programs to ensure that classes run efficiently and compliance requirements are met.

Duties:

• Plan, develop, deliver and assess as a teacher within the Plumbing Department.
  Develop, maintain and evaluate student learning programs, projects, and associated materials.
• Establish and maintain a learning environment that empowers and encourages students to take personal responsibility and is encouraging of them.
• Communicate and co-operate with colleagues in team teaching and other situations, including research of mentoring models.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of quality assurance processes in relation to program and course administration, design, delivery assessment and evaluation of training materials.
• Assist in securing and managing any work placement or vocational experience component connected to program delivery.
• Participate in classes, programs, staff meetings, and ongoing curriculum development.
• Contact learners to discuss absence and to support their return to the classroom, wherever possible (timings of contact to be determined with line manager).
• Develop teaching resources and assessments that meet curriculum and contract requirements.

For a full list of key responsibilities, please view the position description of our company website.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Plumbing qualifications (a degree, diploma or certificate) and minimum 5 years industry experience.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee).
• Demonstrated ability to teach Certificate II, Certificate III and Certificate IV Plumbing courses.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a team of staff in the design, implementation and evaluation of innovative teaching materials, products, and services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to effectively resolve issues surrounding administrative systems and staff rosters.
• Well developed skills in teaching, including the ability to select and use a wide range of teaching and assessment strategies appropriate to a diverse student population and the competency standards required.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered

• Current CV
• Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Skills & Experience outlined in the position description)

For further information on the role, please contact the hiring manager via email: [email protected] or via phone: (03) 9269 8686.

If you email us, please make sure you put the job title and job number in the subject line.

Please note, applications received via email will not be considered - you must apply via the website.

We will be shortlisting immediately don’t delay, apply today!

Recruitment Agencies

Please be aware for us to engage with you, we require internal pre-approval and you must be on the State Purchasing Contract (for Victorian government common use goods and services). We will engage with you and your agency once we have the approvals.

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm.

We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.