Vacancy Number: 108

Position Title: Casual Teacher Waterproofing

Employment Type: Casual

Department: Construction

Location: Heidelberg

Award Classification: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024

Salary: $86.15 - $93.08 per hour

Hours per Week: Up to 38 hours per week, 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 skilled and motivated Waterproofing Teacher to contribute to impactful outcomes in the Construction Department at our Heidelberg campus. You’ll play a key role in delivering strategic and operational services aligned with Melbourne Polytechnic’s values. This is a great opportunity to contribute to curriculum development, drive industry engagement, and support student success in a purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, deliver, and assess learning activities tailored to diverse student needs

Create inclusive and safe learning environments using contemporary teaching strategies

Maintain vocational and industry currency through professional development and engagement

Collaborate with industry and stakeholders to ensure relevant and high-quality training

Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards

Support student wellbeing and engagement through pastoral care and learning plans

Contribute to curriculum design, assessment validation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills and Experience Required

Relevant vocational qualifications and recent industry experience in waterproofing or wet trades

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122/TAE40116) or equivalent adult education qualification

Strong understanding of learner-centred teaching and inclusive education practices

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and student management skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

High-level ICT skills for e-learning and reporting

Commitment to Occupational Health and Safety, Anti-Discrimination, and Continuous Improvement

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

Upload the transcript PDF under the qualifications section if available

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: Recruitment Team

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.