Department:Food, Fibre and Animal Industries
Award Classification:Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement ****
Salary:$***** - $***** per hour
Hours per Week:Up to 38 hours per week, subject to operational requirements
Applications Close:Wednesday 24 December ****
Vacancy Number:180
Position Title:Teacher Agriculture
Employment Status:Casual
Location:Eden Park
Award Classification:Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement ****
Salary:$***** - $***** per hour
Hours per Week:Up to 38 hours per week, subject to operational requirements
Why Join Us
Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in practical, real-world education since ****.
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 passionateAgriculture Teacherto deliver high-quality vocational education and training across diverse learning environments.
You will plan, deliver, assess, and continuously improve programs that prepare students for careers in agriculture.
This role involves designing inclusive curriculum, maintaining industry engagement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, teach, and assess learning activities that meet diverse learner needs
Create and adapt teaching and assessment materials aligned with industry standards
Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment
Engage with industry networks to ensure vocational currency
Maintain accurate records and compliance documentation
Mentor and support entry-level teachers and contribute to curriculum development
Skills and Experience Required
Relevant vocational qualifications and recent industry experience in agriculture
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE***** or TAE*****) or equivalent
Strong understanding of learner-centred teaching principles and methodologies
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
High-level ICT skills for e-learning and reporting
Knowledge of compliance requirements including AQTF and RTO Standards
Additional Requirements
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
For teaching roles, 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, and upload the transcript PDF under the qualifications section
File Requirements:
Each file must be under 2 MB.
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
Please note: Our office will be closed for the Christmas and New Year period.
Applications received for this role will likely not be reviewed until the second week of January ****.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Questions?
Contact: Recruitment Team
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.
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