Casual Teacher Engineering Technology – Melbourne Polytechnic
Vacancy Number:
130
Position Title:
Teacher Engineering Technology (Mechatronics)
Employment Status:
Casual
Department:
Business, Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics
Location:
Multi-Campus
Award Classification:
Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
Salary:
$86.15 - $93.08 per hour (pending MEA eligibility)
Hours per Week:
Up to 38 hours per week, subject to operational requirements
Applications Close:
Thursday, 16 October 2025
Why Join Us
Melbourne Polytechnic has a long-standing commitment to practical, real-world education.
Industry-led, hands-on training.
Inclusive, future-focused environments.
Strong commitment to staff wellbeing and a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and care.
About The Role
Melbourne Polytechnic is seeking a skilled and motivated Engineering Technology Teacher to support the effective delivery of vocational and non-vocational education programs. This is a great prospect to contribute to strategic projects, drive operational improvements, and support collaborative team success in a purpose-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, teach and assess learning activities that meet learner needs
Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment
Implement learning processes and support student wellbeing
Engage with industry and maintain vocational currency
Ensure compliance with quality standards and maintain accurate records
Mentor and support entry-level teachers and contribute to curriculum development
Skills And Experience Required
Relevant qualifications and/or experience in Engineering Technology
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122/TAE40116) or equivalent
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Organised and detail-oriented with a solutions mindset
Excellent ICT skills and commitment to continuous improvement
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
Click
Apply
to submit your application through Melbourne Polytechnic's careers portal. There, you can view the full Position Description and upload documents.
Complete all pre-screening questions
Upload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience, and 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)
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 2MB. PDF is preferred (Word .doc or .docx also accepted). Avoid special characters in filenames.
Selection Process
An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)
Reference checks
Employment and qualification verification
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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📌 Casual Teacher Engineering Technology
🏢 Melbourne Polytechnic
📍 Melbourne