Vacancy Number: 101

Position Title: Program Lead EAL

Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Department: EAL

Location: Preston

Award Classification: EM1

Salary: $125,131

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

We are seeking a passionate and experienced EAL Program Lead to join our EAL Department team. In this role, you will provide educational leadership across EAL programs, support staff development, and ensure quality delivery and compliance with national standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate EAL programs and teaching teams

Deliver training and assessment aligned with VET and curriculum requirements

Support student engagement, attendance, and outcomes

Maintain teaching and compliance documentation

Liaise with industry and community to align training with current needs

Assist in recruitment and onboarding of staff

Promote department programs through community engagement

Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure compliance with AMEP, SEE, Skills First, and ASQA standards

Skills and Experience Required

Degree or Diploma relevant to EAL or Foundation Studies

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent)

Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant industry

Proven leadership and team management capabilities

Strong understanding of vocational education and training sector

Experience in program design, assessment, and compliance

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and counselling skills

Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (OHS, Anti-Discrimination, VET Quality Framework, Child Safe Standards)

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: Recruitment Team

Email: [email protected]

Applications close: Wednesday 3 September 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.