Hourly Salary AQF4 - AQF6 $82 - $88.59

Deliver a course that is in high demand with passionate students

Based out of our Preston Campus. We are close to public transport and provide secure onsite parking, onsite Café & restaurant with a gym facility, hair salon & we are only a 2 minute walk to Preston market.

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 plan, develop deliver and assess quality vocational education and training in a range of learning environments within the assigned programs.

Duties:

Teaching:
Develop, maintain and evaluate student learning programs, projects and associated materials.
Assessment:
Conduct required pre-training assessment reviews and assessment requirements connected to contract delivery for the program/s.
Industry Engagement:
Participate in the marketing and promotion of the courses by liaise with industry contacts, networks and learning communities.
Quality and Compliance:
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.
Vocational and Industry Currency:
Identify, create and participate in professional development relevant to teaching and the maintenance of vocational currency.

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

Skills and Experience Required:

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged /Disability) or a relevant vocational or higher qualification in aged care /and or disability

Current First Aid certificate such as HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Recent experience working in aged care and/or disability services
TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment 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)

Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles, teaching methodologies and a demonstrated high standard of teaching practice; and a commitment to learner-centred teaching.

Proven capacity to plan, schedule and meet agreed deadlines in the completion of duties and to work both productively, individually and within a team and to have the capacity to liaise with the Manager regarding student and case management issues.

Well-developed teaching skills including the ability to select and use a wide range of teaching and assessment strategies appropriate to diverse needs of the student group together with demonstrated effective student management skills.

Demonstrated capacity to initiate and implement change and innovation in response to emerging needs and priorities in the department environment.

Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and an exemplary professional approach when interacting together with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrate capacity to network, explore and develop partnerships to increase student engagement and opportunities during and post studies.

Excellent use of ICT skills to produce work for learners, to assist with e-learning and to report across a range of programs.

Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to Occupational Health and Safety, Anti-Discrimination,

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement.

Diploma of Vocational Education and Training or an equivalent course of adult teaching – desirable.

Successful applicant must be able to attain an Employee Working with Children Check and a National Police Check clearance.

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 Gail Fernando via email: [email protected]

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.