Position Title: Casual Tech School Mentor
Employment Type: Casual
Department: Educational Design, Innovation and Services
Location: Epping
Award / Agreement: Melbourne Polytechnic Academic and Professional Staff Agreement 2025 (PACCT)
Classification Level: PACCT Level 3.1
Hourly Rate: $39.32
Applications Close: Sunday 3rd May, 2026
Job Summary
Support the delivery of future‐focused STEAM programs by mentoring secondary school students through hands‐on, technology‐enabled learning experiences within Melbourne Polytechnic Tech Schools.
In This Role, You'll Enjoy
* Meaningful work that supports education, training, innovation and student success
* A supportive and collaborative team environment
* Flexible work arrangements, where applicable
* Exposure to diverse programs, systems and continuous improvement initiatives
* A values‐driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and quality
About The Role
Tech Schools are a Victorian Government initiative designed to prepare students for a rapidly changing world of work. Melbourne Polytechnic hosts two Tech Schools, supporting secondary school students through innovative STEAM and project‐based learning experiences.
Reporting to the Head of Programs, the Casual Tech School Mentor supports the delivery of engaging, hands‐on programs by assisting students to explore technology, develop skills, and build confidence. Mentors are not required to be qualified teachers but bring practical skills, curiosity and a passion for youth engagement.
What You'll Do
* Assist with the setup and pack‐down of Tech School programs and learning spaces
* Support program participants by responding to questions and providing appropriate equipment and materials
* Welcome students and assist with sign‐in and sign‐out processes
* Engage participants using technology and their personal interests
* Encourage collaboration and positive social interaction among participants
* Teach technical skills and procedures when requested, including inducting students into Tech School programs
* Support self‐directed learning and project‐based activities
* Attend and contribute to program planning meetings where possible (usually once per term)
* Ensure child safety is a primary consideration in all activities
* Promote and maintain safe operating procedures for equipment and learning environments
Essential Skills and Experience
* Experience using digital and/or physical prototyping equipment and techniques
* Experience building positive and purposeful mentoring relationships with young people
* Ability to support inquiry‐based and self‐directed learning
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Commitment to child safety and safe work practices
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Experience working in STEAM, makerspaces, education or youth‐focused environments
* Familiarity with project‐based learning methodologies
Qualifications & Mandatory Checks
Appointment to this position is subject to meeting the qualification requirements (where applicable) and the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, applicants must hold relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience aligned to the requirements of the role, as outlined in the Position Description.
Mandatory Checks
* A valid Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee)
* A National Police Check
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 disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people of all gender identities.
#J-18808-Ljbffr