Casual Teacher Agriculture

• Vacancy Number: 180
• Position Title: Teacher Agriculture
• Employment Status: Casual
• Department: Food, Fibre and Animal Industries
• Location: Eden Park
• Award Classification: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
• Salary: $87.45 - $94.47 per hour
• Hours per Week: Up to 38 hours per week, subject to operational requirements
• Applications Close: Wednesday 24 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 passionate Agriculture Teacher to deliver high-quality vocational education and training across diverse learning environments. You will plan, deliver, assess, and continuously improve programs that prepare students for careers in agriculture. This role involves designing inclusive curriculum, maintaining industry engagement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, teach, and assess learning activities that meet diverse learner needs
• Create and adapt teaching and assessment materials aligned with industry standards
• Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment
• Engage with industry networks to ensure vocational currency
• Maintain accurate records and compliance documentation
• Mentor and support entry-level teachers and contribute to curriculum development

Skills and Experience Required

• Relevant vocational qualifications and recent industry experience in agriculture
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or TAE40116) or equivalent
• Strong understanding of learner-centred teaching principles and methodologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• High-level ICT skills for e-learning and reporting
• Knowledge of compliance requirements including AQTF and RTO Standards

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate will be required toprovide:

• A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• A National Police Check

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., ! @ # % *).

Selection Process

Our process includes:

• An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)
• Reference checks
• Employment and qualification verification

Please note: Our office will be closed for the Christmas and New Year period. Applications received for this role will likely not be reviewed until the second week of January 2026. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Questions?

Contact: Recruitment Team

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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.

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.