Teacher Landscaping

• Vacancy Number: 95
• Position Title: Teacher Landscaping
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
• Department: Food Fibre and Animal Industries
• Location: Fairfield
• Award Classification: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 L1.1 - L3.4 (Pending MEA eligibility)
• Salary: $83,367 - $123,117 per annum (plus superannuation)
• Hours per Week: 38
• Closing Date: Thursday 8 January 2026

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 and experienced Landscaping Teacher to join our Food Fibre and Animal Industries team. In this role, you will deliver engaging and industry-relevant education that supports students in achieving their learning and career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver training and assessment aligned with VET and curriculum requirements
• Support student engagement, attendance and outcomes
• Maintain teaching and compliance documentation
• Participate in industry consultation and curriculum development
• Provide pastoral and academic support to students
• Contribute to continuous improvement of teaching practices and resources
• Mentor and support entry-level teachers (L2 and L3 responsibilities)

Skills and Experience Required

• Relevant vocational qualifications and current industry skills in landscaping
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)
• VET teaching experience, preferably in landscaping or related fields
• Understanding of ASQA/VET compliance requirements
• Strong interpersonal, communication and ICT skills
• Ability to design inclusive curriculum and adapt to diverse learner needs

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate will be required to provide:

• 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

Questions?

Contact: Recruitment Team

Email:

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.