Teacher Community Services

Vacancy Number: #396

Position 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

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.

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 success

• A supportive and collaborative team environment

• Flexible work arrangements, where applicable

• Exposure to diverse programs, systems and continuous improvement initiatives

• A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and quality

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 requirements

• Establish 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 services

• Apply contemporary Community Services industry knowledge and practice to vocational teaching and assessment, supporting relevant, contemporary and learner-centred learning experiences

• Develop, 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 level

• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment and learner progress records and contribute to validation, moderation, quality assurance and compliance activities

• Maintain required teaching, educational and vocational/industry currency and participate in professional development and team activities to support effective program delivery

• Establish and maintain professional networks with community services organisations, relevant VET bodies and sector stakeholders to support vocational currency, program relevance and positive student outcomes

• Work collaboratively within teaching teams and contribute to continuous improvement of course materials, teaching approaches, assessment practices and learner outcomes

• Provide learner and teaching team support, mentoring and coordination activities as appropriate to the applicable teaching level

• 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 experience

• Demonstrated current vocational knowledge, skills and experience in community development, family violence, case management, crisis intervention and counselling

• Demonstrated ability and a strong commitment to teaching Year 11 and Year 12 students within VDSS and VCE VM programs, using a community development framework

• Ability to apply contemporary Community Services industry practice to vocational teaching and assessment

• Demonstrated learner-centred teaching practice and understanding of adult learning principles, with the ability to support diverse learner needs and positive student outcomes

• Ability to plan, organise and deliver high-quality teaching and assessment in diverse learning environments

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people and diverse learner cohorts

• Ability to plan, prioritise and meet agreed deadlines

• Digital capability to support learning delivery, assessment and record-keeping

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and professional networks with community services organisations and relevant sector stakeholders

• Ability to use industry engagement and professional networks to support vocational currency, program relevance and positive student outcomes

• Commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement and inclusive practice

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to workplace health and safety, equity and inclusion principles

• Experience teaching or assessing in a VET environment

• Experience working with diverse learner cohorts

• Knowledge 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 area

• Recent 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 questions

• Upload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience align with the role

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 application

• Provide your USI VET Transcript (if available) by:

  • Including the USI transcript link (from your USI Student Portal) in your cover letter, and

  • Uploading the USI transcript PDF in the Qualifications section

Please ensure qualification documents are current and clearly labelled.

File Requirements:

• Maximum file size: 2MB per document

• Preferred format: PDF (Word .doc or .docx accepted)

• Avoid special characters in file names (e.g. ! @ # % *)

Our selection process may include:

• An interview (in person or via Microsoft Teams)

• Reference checks

• Employment and qualification verification

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

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

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.

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.