- Vacancy Number: 108
- Position Title: Teacher Waterproofing
- Employment Type: Casual
- Department: Construction
- Location: Heidelberg
- Award Classification: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
- Salary: $86.15 - $93.08 per hour
- Hours per Week: Up to 38 hours per week, subject to operational requirements
- Applications Close: Monday 1 December 2025
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
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Waterproofing Teacher to contribute to impactful outcomes in the Construction Department at our Heidelberg campus. You’ll play a key role in delivering strategic and operational services aligned with Melbourne Polytechnic’s values. This is a great opportunity to contribute tocurriculum development, drive industry engagement, and support student success in a purpose-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, deliver, and assess learning activities tailored to diverse student needs
- Create inclusive and safe learning environments using contemporary teaching strategies
- Maintain vocational and industry currency through professional development and engagement
- Collaborate with industry and stakeholders to ensure relevant and high-quality training
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards
- Support student wellbeing and engagement through pastoral care and learning plans
- Contribute to curriculum design, assessment validation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Skills and Experience Required
- Relevant vocational qualifications and recent industry experience in waterproofing or wet trades
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122/TAE40116) or equivalent adult education qualification
- Strong understanding of learner-centred teaching and inclusive education practices
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and student management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- High-level ICT skills for e-learning and reporting
- Commitment to Occupational Health and Safety, Anti-Discrimination, and Continuous Improvement
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 Key Skills and Experience in the PD
- If applying for a teaching role, upload combined copies of your relevant qualificationsand provide your USI VET Transcript (if available):
- Include the transcript link (from your USI Student Portal) in your cover letter
- Upload the transcript PDF under the qualifications section if available
File Requirements: Each file must be under 2MB. PDF is preferred (Word .doc or .docx also accepted). Avoid special characters in filenames (e.g., ! @ # % *).
Selection Process
Our process includes:
- An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)
- Reference checks
- Employment and qualification verification
Questions?
Contact: Recruitment Team
Email: recruitment@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au
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.
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.