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:
We are seeking a dynamic, organised and passionate Community Service Teacher to join Melbourne Polytechnic and to inspire a love of learning in our students through excellent teaching methodologies.
There is a responsibility for planning relevant and engaging learning experiences, demonstrating a high level of curriculum knowledge, using appropriate assessment tools and recording student progress through the School’s management system. The position requires applicants to have the ability to develop inclusive learning environments, foster positive relationships and communicate with staff and students in a timely and respectful manner.
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:
- Experience working in the Community Services Sector in government, public, private or community managed services.
- minimum 2 years recent experience working in a counselling role and hold a qualification in counselling or related field that involves counselling, at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent qualification),
- A Degree, Diploma or Certificate relevant in both content and academic level and industry experience relevant to Diploma of Community Services and/ or Certificate IV in Community Services, Cert IV in Mental Health, Cert IV in Alcohol and other drugs,
- A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 or a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) including Design and Develop Assessment Tools (TAEASS502) and Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills (TAELLLN4111) or (TAELLN401A).
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 our company page – please go to the “apply now” tab to be taken directly to the role on our website.
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.