Casual Teacher Community Services

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Vacancy Number: #396Position Title: Teacher Community Services Employment Type: Casual Department: Human Services and Education Location: Preston Award / Agreement: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 Classification Level: MEA Casual Teacher Level 1–3 Hourly Rate: $91.42 – $98.77 per hour Applications Close: Thursday, 10 September 2026

Job Summary

Deliver vocational education and training within Community Services programs, supporting students to develop the knowledge, practical skills and competencies required for employment and further development within the community services sector.

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 successA supportive and collaborative team environmentFlexible work arrangements, where applicableExposure to diverse programs, systems and continuous improvement initiativesA values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and quality

About The Role

Reporting to the Education Manager Community Services, this role is responsible for planning, delivering and assessing vocational education and training within Community Services programs across a range of learning environments.

You will apply current Community Services industry knowledge and experience to deliver relevant, contemporary and learner-centred teaching and assessment. You will support diverse learner needs and positive student outcomes while contributing to the ongoing quality and industry relevance of Community Services programs.

Working collaboratively with teaching colleagues, industry and relevant community sector stakeholders, you will contribute to high-quality learning and assessment resources, continuous improvement and positive learner participation, progression and outcomes.

This role suits an industry professional who is passionate about sharing their Community Services expertise and supporting learner success.

What You'll Do

Plan, prepare, deliver and assess learning activities that meet learner needs and align with approved curriculum, learning plans and assessment requirementsEstablish safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments and support learners throughout the learning lifecycle, including student participation, learning plans, reasonable adjustments, consultation and referral to appropriate servicesApply contemporary Community Services industry knowledge and practice to vocational teaching and assessment, supporting relevant, contemporary and learner-centred learning experiencesDevelop, maintain and review high-quality curriculum, learning and assessment resources in response to training package requirements, industry needs and learner needs, as appropriate to teaching levelMaintain accurate attendance, assessment and learner progress records and contribute to validation, moderation, quality assurance and compliance activitiesMaintain required teaching, educational and vocational/industry currency and participate in professional development and team activities to support effective program deliveryEstablish and maintain professional networks with community services organisations, relevant VET bodies and sector stakeholders to support vocational currency, program relevance and positive student outcomesWork collaboratively within teaching teams and contribute to continuous improvement of course materials, teaching approaches, assessment practices and learner outcomesProvide learner and teaching team support, mentoring and coordination activities as appropriate to the applicable teaching level

Essential

What You'll Bring

Appropriate vocational competency and/or qualifications relevant to the Community Services programs and units being delivered, together with relevant, recent and current industry knowledge, skills and experienceDemonstrated current vocational knowledge, skills and experience in community development, family violence, case management, crisis intervention and counsellingDemonstrated ability and a strong commitment to teaching Year 11 and Year 12 students within VDSS and VCE VM programs, using a community development frameworkAbility to apply contemporary Community Services industry practice to vocational teaching and assessmentDemonstrated learner-centred teaching practice and understanding of adult learning principles, with the ability to support diverse learner needs and positive student outcomesAbility to plan, organise and deliver high-quality teaching and assessment in diverse learning environmentsStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people and diverse learner cohortsAbility to plan, prioritise and meet agreed deadlinesDigital capability to support learning delivery, assessment and record-keepingAbility to establish and maintain effective relationships and professional networks with community services organisations and relevant sector stakeholdersAbility to use industry engagement and professional networks to support vocational currency, program relevance and positive student outcomesCommitment to collaboration, continuous improvement and inclusive practiceDemonstrated understanding of and commitment to workplace health and safety, equity and inclusion principles

Desirable

Experience teaching or assessing in a VET environmentExperience working with diverse learner cohortsKnowledge of current issues and developments in vocational education and training relevant to Community Services

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.

Teaching Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the qualification requirements under the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 and relevant regulatory standards.

You Will Have

Relevant qualifications in your discipline areaRecent and relevant industry and/or teaching experience

In Addition, Depending On The Role

Vocational Education and Training (VET) roles:

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent), or a diploma or higher qualification in adult or vocational education

Non-Vocational Education roles (e.g. EAL, AMEP, SEE, Foundation, VCE): A recognised teaching qualification appropriate to the program (e.g. postgraduate TESOL or equivalent), and demonstrated teaching capability through relevant experience

Applicants who can demonstrate equivalent teaching capability through a combination of qualifications and experience may also be considered.

Mandatory Checks

A valid Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee)A National Police Check

How To Apply

Click Apply to submit your application through Melbourne Polytechnic’s careers portal. You will be able to view the full Position Description and upload your documents online.

Please Ensure You

Complete all pre-screening questionsUpload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience align with the role

Teaching Roles – Evidence Requirements

If you are applying for a teaching role, you will also be required to:

Upload copies of your relevant qualifications in the Qualifications section of the applicationProvide your USI VET Transcript (if available) by:Including the USI transcript link (from your USI Student Portal) in your cover letter, andUploading the USI transcript PDF in the Qualifications section
Please ensure qualification documents are current and clearly labelled.

File Requirements

Maximum file size: 2MB per documentPreferred format: PDF (Word .doc or .docx accepted)Avoid special characters in file names (e.g. ! @ # % *)

What Happens Next

Our selection process may include:

An interview (in person or via Microsoft Teams)Reference checksEmployment and qualification verification

We aim to provide a respectful and timely recruitment experience for all applicants.

Questions?

For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team via recruitment@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We value the knowledge, skills and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strongly encourage applications from First Nations candidates. We also welcome applications from people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women in underrepresented areas, and people of all genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and LGBTQIA+ communities.

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.