Lead Educator Community CYFI and Mental Health
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INSPIRED BY CURIOSITY. UNITED BY PURPOSE. COMMITTED TO YOU.
Vacancy Number: 151
Position Title: Lead Educator - Community, Child Youth & Family Intervention and Mental Health Programs
Employment Status: Full Time Ongoing
Department: Human Services and Education
Location: Preston
Award Classification: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement **** (EM1)
Salary: $127,008 per annum plus superannuation
Hours per Week: 38
Applications Close: Sunday 7 December ****
Why Join Us
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
Melbourne Polytechnic is seeking a qualified Lead Educator to support the effective delivery of vocational education and training programs. The programs include Cert IV & Diploma of Community Services, Cert IV Mental Health, Cert IV Child, Youth and Family Intervention and Residential Care Skill Set. This is a great opportunity to contribute to strategic projects, drive operational improvements, and support collaborative team success in a purpose-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate program operations including timetabling, staff support, and student progress
Mentor and support teaching staff, including Teachers Under Supervision
Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
Engage with stakeholders to promote and enhance programs
Maintain educational and vocational currency
Drive continuous improvement in teaching practices
Skills and Experience Required
Relevant qualifications in adult or vocational education (TAE*****/TAE*****/TAE***** and AQF6+ or equivalent)
Minimum 2 years' industry experience in community services, mental health and/or youth residential out of home care industry
Extensive teaching experience with strong learner-centred practice
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and ICT skills
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and innovate in educational settings
Knowledge of VET compliance, curriculum development, and quality assurance
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 Selection Criteria 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 (e.g., @ # % *).
Selection Process
Our Process Includes
An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)
Reference checks
Employment and qualification verification
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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