• Vacancy Number: 49
• Position Title: Teacher Under Supervision (TUS) Electrical
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
• Department: Construction - Electrical
• Location: Heidelberg
• Award Classification: Level 1.1
• Salary: $79,743 per annum (plus superannuation)
• Hours per Week: 38
• 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

As a Teacher Under Supervision, you will deliver vocational and non-vocational training in Electrotechnology under the guidance of an experienced educator. You'll contribute to curriculum planning, student engagement, and continuous improvement while building strong industry connections.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess training activities under supervision
• Create inclusive and safe learning environments
• Support students through pastoral care and referrals
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and assessments
• Engage with industry and vocational education networks
• Participate in professional development to maintain vocational currency
• Ensure compliance with Melbourne Polytechnic policies and VET standards

Skills and Experience Required

• Relevant vocational qualifications in Electrotechnology
• A Grade Electrical License
• Demonstrated industry experience
• Actively working towards a training and assessment credential (e.g., TAE40122 or equivalent), or holding a relevant skill set or secondary teaching qualification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to accurate record-keeping and compliance
• Understanding of OH&S and anti-discrimination legislation

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

ClickApply 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:

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

• 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):

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: Susan Habib

Email:

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.