• 12month fixed term contract with an annual Salary L1 - L3 $78,564 - $111,391 (Pending MEA eligibility requirements) + Super
• Teach passionate students within a high demand specialty
• Based out of our Fairfield Campus surrounded by beautiful parklands, close to public transport where we also provide secure onsite parking.

About the Organisation:

Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.

At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.

About the role:

To teach Animal Studies as well as other related courses to our passionate students. You will be responsible for planning, developing delivering and assessing the quality vocational education and training in a range of learning environments within the assigned programs. Organise and deliver theory, practical, flexible and field based classes in specialist Animal Studies subject areas including animal health, basic care of animals, breeding procedures, monitoring animal health and wellbeing.

Duties:

Teaching:

Develop, maintain and evaluate student learning programs, projects and associated materials.

Assessment:

Conduct required pre-training assessment reviews and assessment requirements connected to contract delivery for the program/s.

Industry Engagement:

Participate in the marketing and promotion of the courses by liaise with industry contacts, networks and learning communities.

Quality and Compliance:

Assist in the development and maintenance of quality assurance processes in relation to program and course administration, design, delivery assessment and evaluation of training materials.

Vocational and Industry Currency:

Identify, create and participate in professional development relevant to teaching and the maintenance of vocational currency.

Skills and experience required: 

Mandatory:

• Appropriate post-secondary qualifications together with relevant and recent industrial experience.
• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40110) including Design and Develop Assessment Tools (TAEASS502) and Address Adult language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills (TAELLN411) or (TAELLN401A)
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles, teaching methodologies and a demonstrated high standard of teaching practice; and a commitment to learner-centred teaching.
• Current Working with Children Check

Desirable

• Ability to teach and facilitate delivery of specialist Animal Care subjects and related courses to groups which may have a diverse range of abilities, backgrounds, and readiness. Ability to use a variety of teaching modes and materials including flexible and field based delivery. Excellent machinery operation skills essential
• A thorough knowledge of current industry practices and procedures with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain liaisons within the Animal Care Industry

How to apply:

Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered

• Current CV
• Cover Letter
• Key Selection Criteria response

Key Selection Criteria can be found in the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

For further information on the role, please contact our Recruitment Team on recruitment@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au or call us on (03) 9269 1266.

If you email us please make sure you put the job title and job number in the subject line.

Please note, applications received via email will not be considered you must apply via the website.

We will be shortlisting immediately don’t delay, apply today!

Recruitment Agencies

Please be aware for us to engage with you, we require internal pre-approval and you must be on the State Purchasing Contract (for Victorian government common use goods and services). We will engage with you and your agency once we have the approvals.

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm.

We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.

Vaccination Requirements

The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by Melbourne Polytechnic.

As such, offers of employment from Melbourne Polytechnic are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same.

For further information on the role, please contact our Recruitment Team on recruitment@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au or call us on (03) 9269 1266.

Position Description

•  Teacher Animal Studies 2023 DOC