• Vacancy Number: 51
• Position Title: Casual Teacher Electrical
• Employment Type: Casual
• Department: Construction
• Location: Heidelberg
• Award Classification: CTL1 - CTL3
• 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 an experienced Casual Teacher Electrical 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

• Deliver training and assessment aligned with VET and curriculum requirements
• Support student engagement, attendance and outcomes
• Maintain teaching and compliance documentation
• Participate in industry consultation and curriculum development
• Provide pastoral and academic support to students
• Engage in moderation, validation, and continuous improvement activities
• Promote courses and liaise with industry and community networks

Skills and Experience Required

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent)
• Victorian Electrical A Grade License
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology
• Relevant post-secondary qualifications and recent industry experience
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and VET compliance
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and ICT skills
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and adapt in teaching practices
• Experience in student engagement and vocational placement coordination

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate will be required to provide:

• Avalid Victorian Employee Working withChildren 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:

• 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 MicrosoftTeams)
• 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.