Vacancy Number: 23

Position Title: Casual Teacher Plumbing

Employment Status: Casual

Department: Construction

Location: Heidelberg

Award Classification: CTL1 - CTL3

Salary:$86.15 - $93.08 per hour

Hours per Week: Up to 38 hours, subject to operational requirements

Applications Close: Monday 1 December 2025

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 Plumbing Teacher to join our Construction team. In this role, you will deliver engaging and industry-relevant education that supports students in achieving their learning and career goals.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and evaluate student learning programs and resources

Deliver training and assessment aligned with VET and curriculum requirements

Support student engagement, attendance, and outcomes

Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and assessment

Participate in curriculum development, industry consultation, and quality assurance

Provide leadership and support within the Plumbing department

Embrace new technologies and continuous improvement strategies

Participate in marketing, student selection, and induction processes

Skills and Experience Required

Appropriate post-secondary qualifications and recent industry experience

Registration as a Plumber in the State of Victoria

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent)

Strong understanding of adult learning principles and learner-centred teaching

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and ICT skills

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines

Knowledge of ASQA/VET compliance and quality assurance 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 submit your application through Melbourne Polytechnic’s careers portal. There, you will be able to view the full Position Description and upload your documents. Please:

Complete all pre-screening questions

Upload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 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 combined copies of your relevant qualifications and provide your USI VET Transcript (if available):

Include the transcript link (from your USI Student Portal) in your cover letter, and upload the transcript PDF under the qualifications section

File Requirements: Each file must be under 2MB. PDF is preferred (Word .doc or .docx also accepted). 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: Chris Arnold

Email: [email protected]

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.