Vacancy Number: 48

Position Title: Teacher Electrical

Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Department: Construction

Location: Heidelberg

Award Classification: MEA L1.1 - L3.4

Salary: $79,743 - $117,764 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

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Teacher – Electrical to join our Construction team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality vocational education and training in electrical programs, supporting students to achieve their learning and career goals.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver and assess vocational electrical training using diverse adult learning methods across various learning environments

Support student success through engagement strategies, accurate record-keeping, and pastoral care, including follow-up on absences

Collaborate with colleagues and industry in curriculum development, validation, moderation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Provide leadership and guidance in specialist areas, including mentoring staff and advising on student and employer training needs

Stay current with industry and educational trends, integrating new technologies and practices into teaching and learning

Promote programs and build partnerships through community engagement, marketing, and facilitating vocational placements

Skills and Experience Required

Victorian Electrical A Grade License

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent)

Demonstrated teaching experience and understanding of adult learning principles

Strong interpersonal, communication, and ICT skills

Ability to innovate and adapt to emerging needs

Knowledge of VET compliance and quality assurance frameworks

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: Susan Habib

Email: [email protected]

Applications close: Thursday 25 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.