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:

Teach and support student learning in the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing courses within the department of Arts, Education and Agritech.

There are a number of sessional (casual) positions available for lecturers demonstrators and/or placement supervisors in a range of subjects.

Successful applicants will collaborate with ongoing academic and support staff to maintain a high quality student learning experience, and assist as required with the further development of applied research and scholarship in the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing.

 

Duties:

Your duties will vary pending on the role you are hired for, below is a list of some duties you may be required to undertake.

1. To deliver the curriculum effectively through a variety of different learning strategies and platforms including online.
2. Develop high quality, current, industry relevant, evidence-based and copyright compliant online and face-to-face materials, lectures, tutorials and workshops.
3. Deliver learning experiences to students in an authentic, relevant, engaging and student-centered manner. Using appropriate learning strategies having given due consideration to the length of the session, intended learning outcomes and needs of the student body.
4. To communicate effectively with students and respond appropriately to their needs.
5. To ensure that assessments are appropriately marked and graded and that students are given appropriate and timely feedback in accordance with the relevant Assessment Policy and Procedures.
6. Assist with the implementation, ongoing development and student support aspects of the Work Integrated Learning (Clinical Placements) program in collaboration with the relevant coordinators.
7. Support Senior lecturers in the undertaking of research and scholarly activities in team-based projects where applicable, that are consistent with the Department’s and Melbourne Polytechnic’s overall higher education scholarship and research strategies.
8. Support the implementation of effective strategies for course promotional activities and student recruitment and selection.
9. Contribute to the retention and student success strategies in line with Higher Education Directorate and course requirements.

 

Skills and experience required: 

• A Master's degree in field relevant to Veterinary Nursing OR a relevant undergraduate degree and/or postgraduate qualification with significant experience in the veterinary industry.
• Demonstrated significant experience in the veterinary industry as a veterinary nurse or veterinarian, in one or more of the following areas:
  • General practice nursing, including reception
  • Surgery
  • Emergency and Critical care
  • Radiology and other forms of imaging
  • Anaesthesia and pain management
  • Shelter medicine
  • Large animal/mixed practice
  • Equine
  • Clinical pathology
  • Practice management
• Demonstrated ability to establish a scholarship and research profile.
• Experience in supporting the teaching and/or mentoring of tertiary students, especially as related to flexible and  blended learning
• Effective communication and organisational skills in order to support student teaching and learning
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills to liaise effectively with relevant industry and professional organisations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to Occupational Health and Safety, Anti- Discrimination, Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

Desirable:

• A formal qualification in tertiary teaching or interest in studying in this area.
• Experience in working in a diverse educational environment.
• Demonstrated experience supervising work-integrated learning in animal studies or a veterinary nursing related field.
• A developing record of research and scholarly outputs.

 

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

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

 

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.

 

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