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* Vacancy Number: 290
* Position Title: Casual Teacher – Plumbing Employment Type: Casual Department: Construction Location: Heidelberg Award / Agreement: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 Classification Level: Teacher Level 1–3 (dependent on qualifications and experience) Hourly Rate Range: $91.42-$98.77 per hour Applications Close: Wednesday, 29th April, 2026
Job Summary
Deliver high-quality plumbing training that supports student success, industry readiness and lifelong learning.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Melbourne Polytechnic has delivered hands‐on, future‐focused education for more than 110 years. Our people play a vital role in supporting students, industries and communities across Victoria.
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
Reporting to the Education Manager – Plumbing, Electrical and High‐Risk Construction Trades, this role is responsible for planning, delivering and assessing vocational education programs across a range of learning environments.
You will support students throughout the learning lifecycle, from course enquiry through to completion, using flexible and inclusive teaching strategies. The role also contributes to the development of learning resources, industry engagement, and continuous improvement, ensuring all delivery aligns with regulatory, quality and compliance requirements.
What You'll Do
* Plan, prepare, deliver and assess plumbing training aligned to accredited programs
* Create safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments using diverse teaching strategies
* Support student learning, engagement and wellbeing, including learning plans and adjustments
* Develop and maintain high‐quality teaching and assessment resources
* Maintain accurate student records, attendance, progress and compliance documentation
* Participate in validation, moderation and continuous improvement activities
* Engage with industry and maintain vocational currency
* Provide basic pastoral care, student support and referrals where required
* Participate in student selection, orientation and induction activities
* Contribute to team meetings and collaborative program delivery
Essential Qualifications
* Relevant vocational qualifications and current industry experience in Plumbing
* Demonstrated commitment to learner‐centred teaching practices
* Sound understanding of VET quality, compliance and regulatory requirements
* Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience teaching or assessing in a VET environment
* Experience working with diverse learner cohorts
* Knowledge of current issues and trends in vocational education and training
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.
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the qualification requirements under the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement and relevant regulatory standards.
Qualifications Required
* Relevant vocational qualifications and current industry experience in the discipline area, and
* One of the following:
o Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or TAE40116), or
o A Diploma or higher qualification in Adult Education or Vocational Education and Training
Applicants who hold secondary teaching qualifications with relevant VET skill sets are also encouraged to apply.
Mandatory Checks
Appointment to this position is subject to the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.
You Must Hold, Or Be Eligible To Obtain
* 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.
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