* Hourly Rate $80.39 - $86.85 + Superannuation
* Teach passionate students within a high demand specialty
* Melbourne Polytechnic offer Flexible Working, this role is based out of our Fairfield Campus surrounded by beautiful parklands, close to public transport where we also provide secure onsite parking.
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:
* To plan, develop deliver and assess quality vocational education and training in a range of learning environments within the assigned programs.
* To teach Animal Studies as well as other related courses.
* Organise and deliver theory, practical, flexible and field based classes in specialist Animal Studies subject areas including animal health, basic care of animals, breeding procedures, monitoring animal health and wellbeing.
Duties:
* Work with Program Leaders and Managers to set and achieve teaching objectives.
* Teach approved recurrent and industry programs including Veterinary Nursing, Animal Studies, Companion Animal Services program and Certificate to Diploma of Animal Technology.
* Assist in the development and delivery of Animal Studies programs.
* Undertake a range of administrative, coordination and learning services activities directly related to the assigned program.
* Develop, maintain and evaluate student learning programs, projects and associated materials.
For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the position description.
Skills and Experience Required:
* Appropriate post-secondary qualifications together with relevant and recent industrial experience.
* TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40110) including Design and Develop Assessment Tools (TAEASS502) and Address Adult language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills (TAELLN411) or (TAELLN401A)
* Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles, teaching methodologies and a demonstrated high standard of teaching practice; and a commitment to learner-centred teaching.
* Proven capacity to plan, schedule and meet agreed deadlines in the completion of duties and to work both productively, individually and within a team and to have the capacity to liaise with the Manager regarding student and case management issues.
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)
For further information on the role, please contact the hiring manager Jennifer Buttress via email: JenniferButtress@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au
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Please note, applications received via email will not be considered - you must apply via the website.
Candidates must hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). A lodgement receipt is not a valid alternative; the approval email with the lodgement of a WWCC card number can be accepted.
A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.
We will be shortlisting immediately. Don’t delay, apply today!
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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 Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.