Vacancy Number: 106

Position Title: Casual Teacher Horticulture

Employment Status: Casual

Department: Food, Fibre and Animal Industries

Location: Fairfield

Award Classification: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 CTL 1 - CTL 3

Salary: $86.15 - $93.08 per hour (plus superannuation)

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

Number of Vacancies: 4

Applications Close: 1 November 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 skilled Horticulture Teacher to join our Food, Fibre and Animal Industries department. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality vocational education, engaging with industry, and supporting student success across diverse learning environments. This role involves planning, delivering, and assessing horticulture programs, while contributing to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver inclusive, flexible, and contemporary teaching and assessment practices

Develop and maintain high-quality educational resources

Engage with industry and stakeholders to ensure vocational relevance

Support students through learning plans and academic guidance

Maintain compliance with AQTF and RTO standards

Participate in moderation, validation, and continuous improvement activities

Mentor and support entry-level teachers and contribute to team-based program delivery

Skills and Experience Required

Relevant vocational qualifications and current industry experience

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

Strong understanding of teaching methodologies and learner-centred approaches

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and ICT skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

Experience in student engagement and support

Knowledge of current issues in vocational education (desirable)

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.