- Full Time Ongoing Role L3.4 $111,391 + Superannuation
- Leadership role within the Electrical Department
- Located at our Heidelberg campus, close to cafes and secure parking on site.
About the Organisation:
Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.
At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.
About the Role:
The Lead Teacher Electrical is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the electrical programs to ensure that classes run efficiently and compliance requirements are met. The Lead Teacher Electrical provides coordination, training and facilitation across a range of programs and qualifications and related areas, and contributes to the planning, development and review of the programs. Further, they are responsible for ensuring all aspects of the program development, delivery and record management meet compliance requirements.
Duties:
- Plan, develop, deliver and assess as a teacher within the Electrical Department.
- Communicate regularly with the Program Leader and other staff within electrical programs to establish a flexible team environment and consistency in resource and delivery strategies.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of quality assurance processes in relation to program and course administration, design and delivery assessment and evaluation of training materials.
- Provide pre-course advice to students and participate in the student selection, enrolment and induction process.
- Communicate and co-operate with colleagues in team teaching and other situations, including research of mentoring models.
- Develop teaching resources and assessments that meet curriculum and contract requirements.
- Identify, create and participate in professional development relevant to teaching and maintenance of vocational currency.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement strategies.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress and assessment in line with Melbourne Polytechnic and contractual requirements. This includes involvement in the selection and assessment of intending students, assessment and documentation of students’ progress within the program as required and the identification and introduction of strategies to assist students experiencing learning and/or settlement difficulties.
- Participate in staff meetings, ongoing curriculum development and other relevant professional development activities.
- Participate in the marketing and promotion of the courses delivered by the electrical department.
- Support other teachers and team-members in the site or program by cooperative teaching, creating excursions, planning incursions or supporting learners to learning from group-projects.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Current A Grade electrician registration.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
- A minimum of 5 years’ current industry experience in electrical.
- Demonstrated ability to teach Cert II, Cert III and Cert IV electrical courses, as well as electrical exams and ESV certified professional development courses.
- Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead and manage a team of staff in the design, implementation and evaluation of innovative teaching materials, products and services.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to effectively resolve issues surrounding administrative systems and staff rosters.
- Well-developed skills in teaching including the ability to select and use a wide range of teaching and assessment strategies appropriate to a diverse student population and the competency standards required.
- Capacity to work effectively in a team environment and to adapt effectively to change.
- Capacity to plan, schedule and meet agreed deadlines in the completion of duties.
- Current Working with Children’s Check.
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered
- Current CV
- Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description)
Position Description can be found at the bottom of the page.
For further information on the role, please contact the hiring manager via email: justinlynch@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au or call us on (03) 9269 1644
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Diversity and Inclusion
Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm.
We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.