- Vacancy Number: 48
- Position Title: Teacher Electrical
- Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
- Department: Construction
- Location: Heidelberg
- Award Classification: MEA L1.1 - L3.5
- Salary: $79,743 - $117,764 per annum (plus superannuation)
- Hours per Week: 38
- Applications Close: Monday 1 December 2025
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Why Join Us
Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in practical, real-world education since 1912. We offer:
- Industry-led, hands-on training
- Inclusive, future-focused environments
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
- A culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and care
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About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Teacher - Electrical to join our Construction team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality vocational education and training in electrical programs, supporting students to achieve their learning and career goals.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and assess vocational electrical training using diverse adult learning methods across various learning environments
- Support student success through engagement strategies, accurate record-keeping, and pastoral care, including follow-up on absences
- Collaborate with colleagues and industry in curriculum development, validation, moderation, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide leadership and guidance in specialist areas, including mentoring staff and advising on student and employer training needs
- Stay current with industry and educational trends, integrating new technologies and practices into teaching and learning
- Promote programs and build partnerships through community engagement, marketing, and facilitating vocational placements
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Skills and Experience Required
- Victorian Electrical A Grade License
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent)
- Demonstrated teaching experience and understanding of adult learning principles
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and ICT skills
- Ability to innovate and adapt to emerging needs
- Knowledge of VET compliance and quality assurance frameworks
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Additional Requirements
Successfulcandidate will be required to provide:
How to Apply
Click Apply to submit your application through Melbourne Polytechnic's careers portal. There, you will be able to view the full Position Description and upload your documents. Please:
- Complete all pre-screening questions
- Upload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience, and personal attributes align with the Key Skills and Experience in the PD
- If applying for a teaching role, upload combined copies of your relevant qualifications and provide your USI VET Transcript (if available):
- Include the transcript link (from your USI Student Portal) in your cover letter, and upload the transcript PDF under the qualifications section
File Requirements: Each file must be under 2MB. PDF is preferred (Word .doc or .docx also accepted). Avoid special characters in filenames (e.g. , ! @ # % *).
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Selection Process
Our process includes:
- An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)
- Reference checks
- Employment and qualification verification
Questions?
Contact: Susan Habib
Email:
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Diversity and Inclusion
Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and gender identities.
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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.
