- Vacancy Number: 79
- Position Title: Teacher Locksmithing
- Employment Type: Full-time, Ongoing
- Department: Construction
- Location: Heidelberg
- Award Classification: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 L1.1 to L3.4
- Salary: $80,939 - $119,531 p.a plus superannuation
- Hours per Week: 38
- Applications Close: Monday 8 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 Locksmithing to join our Construction team. In this role, you will deliver engaging andindustry-relevant education that supports students in achieving their learning and career goals.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and inclusive training in Locksmithing, tailored to diverse student needs across various learning environments
- Develop and maintain high-quality educational resources and ensure compliance with VET and institutional standards
- Support student wellbeing and academic success through pastoral care, learning plans, and active engagement strategies
- Collaborate with industry and colleagues to ensure curriculum relevance, continuous improvement, and professional development
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Skills and Experience Required
- Relevant vocational qualifications and current industry skills in Locksmithing
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)
- VET teaching experience, preferably in Locksmithing or related trades
- Understanding of ASQA/VET compliance requirements
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Additional Requirements
Successful candidate 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 Key20and 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: Daniel Romanin
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.
