• Hourly Salary of $82.00 - $88.59
• Exciting opportunity to teach Certificate III in Beekeeping and associated skills programs
• Based out of our Fairfield Campus surrounded by beautiful parklands, close to public transport where we also provide secure onsite parking.

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:

To teach the Certificate III in Beekeeping and its subjects within the course, to organize and deliver theory, practical, flexible and field based classes. Key subject areas within the Certificate III in Beekeeping including apiary management, bee biosecurity, bee colony management, site acquisition and transport, honeybee broods, rearing queen bees and pollination services, honey extraction and pollen storage etc.

Duties:

• Teach approved recurrent and industry programs including Certificate III in Bee beeping and associated skills programs
• Liaise with other staff, industry personnel and employers
• Identify requirements for staff development and participating in staff development activities
• Assist with the development and delivery of Beekeeping and Biosecurity programs
• Participate in activities related to the delivery of programs, ie. Field trips
• Provide interim and annual reports of student results
• Meet, assess and enrollment of intending students
• Implementing new technologies within the study area and department
• Identify resource requirements
• Participate in ongoing curriculum development and assessment
• Respond to enquiries on courses and training
• Continually maintain class attendance rolls in compliance with the institute quality guidelines
• Selection, safe use and maintenance of appropriate equipment
• Promote regulated beekeeping programs to employers
• Identify and introduce strategies to assist students who are experiencing learning difficulties.
• Ensuring vocational competence is maintained for all areas of teaching

For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the position description.

Skills and Experience Required:

• A Degree, Diploma or Certificate relevant in both content and academic level and industry experience relevant to the Beekeeping industry.
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 or a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40110) including Design and Develop Assessment Tools (TAEASS502) and Address Adult language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills (TAELLN411) or (TAELLN401A).
• A thorough knowledge of current industry practices and procedures with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain liaisons within the Beekeeping Industry
• Ability to take a lead role in the effective delivery of Beekeeping courses
• Ability to take a positive role in the effective delivery of Beekeeping courses
• Ability to teach and facilitate delivery of specialist Beekeeping subjects and related courses to groups which may have a diverse range of abilities, backgrounds, and readiness.
• Ability to use a variety of teaching modes and materials including flexible and field-based delivery.
• Excellent practical operation skills essential
• A thorough knowledge of current industry practices and procedures with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain liaisons within the Beekeeping Industry
• Ability to co-operate in a team environment and, where necessary, work effectively with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to Occupational Health and Safety, Anti-Discrimination,
• Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
• Current Victorian Drivers’ License.
• A current Working with Children Check Card (Employee) - mandatory
• Successful applicant must be able to attain a new Police Check

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 Selection Criteria 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 8838.

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.

Candidates must hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). A lodgement receipt is not a valid alternative; the approval email with the lodgement of a WWCC card number can be accepted.

A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.

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.