• Vacancy Number: 64
• Position Title: Program Leader Engineering (AMCOE, Fabrication and Locksmithing)
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
• Department: Construction
• Location: Multi-campus (as directed)
• Award Classification: EM1
• Salary: $125,131 per annum (plus superannuation)
• Hours per Week: 38

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

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Program Leader - Engineering (AMCOE, Fabrication and Locksmithing) within the Construction team. This internal leadership role is ideal for an experienced VET educator ready to lead and support a diverse team of teachers across multiple campuses.

You'll play a key role in program coordination, compliance, scheduling, team development, and stakeholder engagement - helping shape quality outcomesfor our students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership across the Engineering, Fabrication and Locksmithing delivery areas
• Coordinate teaching operations including timetables, workloads and resources
• Support staff performance, development and team cohesion
• Oversee compliance with Training & Assessment Strategies (TAS) and audit requirements
• Engage with industry to validate and strengthen program relevance
• Monitor budgets and contribute to planning for financial sustainability
• Drive continuous improvement and student outcomes through quality delivery

Skills and Experience Required

• Relevant trade qualification in Engineering, Fabrication or Locksmithing
• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent)
• Experience in VET delivery, ideally in a coordination or leadership capacity
• Strong understanding of RTO compliance and vocational education policy
• Demonstrated ability to lead, support and develop teaching teams
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills

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

Click 'Apply' to be redirected to our careers portal, where you can view the full Position Description and submit your application. You'll be asked to:

• Complete all pre-screening questions
• Upload your CV and a cover letter (max. 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 relevant qualifications

File Requirements:

• Each file must be under 2MB
• PDF format is preferred (also accepts .doc or .docx)
• 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: Daniel Romanin

Email:

Applications close: Sunday 3rd August 2025

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.