Vacancy Number: #348
Position Title: Teacher Jewellery Apprenticeships
Employment Type: Ongoing
FTE / Hours: Part-Time – 0.4 (15.2 hrs per week)
Department: Creative Arts
Location: Fairfield
Award / Agreement: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
Classification Level: MEA L1.1 - L3.5
Salary Range: $84,618 - $128,887 pro rata, plus superannuation
Applications Close: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Deliver high-quality jewellery education that supports learner success, industry engagement and teaching excellence.
Melbourne Polytechnic has delivered hands-on, future-focused education for more than 110 years. Our people play a vital role in supporting students, industries and communities across Victoria.
In this role, you’ll enjoy:
- Meaningful work that supports education, training, innovation and student success
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Flexible work arrangements, where applicable
- Exposure to diverse programs, systems and continuous improvement initiatives
- A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and quality
Reporting to the Education Manager Jewellery, this role is responsible for planning, delivering and assessing vocational education programs across a range of learning environments.
You will support students throughout the learning lifecycle, contribute to curriculum development, and ensure training delivery meets regulatory, quality and compliance requirements. This role suits an industry professional who is passionate about sharing their expertise and supporting learner success.
What You'll Do
- Plan, deliver and assess vocational education and training aligned to accredited programs
- Create inclusive, safe and engaging learning environments that support diverse learners
- Support student engagement, progress and wellbeing, including learning plans where required
- Develop and maintain high-quality teaching, assessment and learning resources
- Maintain accurate training, assessment and compliance documentation
- Participate in validation, moderation and continuous improvement activities
- Establish and maintain relationships with industry, professional bodies and relevant stakeholders
- Support student orientation, course selection and learner support activities
- Contribute to curriculum development and the continuous improvement of teaching and learning practices
- Maintain vocational and teaching currency through professional development and industry engagement
- Hold a Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture (MEM30619), demonstrating competency in jewellery manufacturing techniques and industry-standard practices.
- Demonstrated commitment to learner-centred teaching practices
- Sound understanding of VET quality, compliance and regulatory requirements
- Well-developed teaching, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop effective relationships with students, colleagues and industry stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience teaching or assessing in a VET environment
- Experience working with diverse learner cohorts
- Knowledge of current issues and trends in vocational education and training
Qualifications & Mandatory Checks
Appointment to this position is subject to meeting the qualification requirements (where applicable) and the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.
Teaching Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must meet the qualification requirements under the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 and relevant regulatory standards.
You will have:
- Relevant qualifications in your discipline area
- Recent and relevant industry and/or teaching experience
In addition, depending on the role:
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) roles:
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent), or a diploma or higher qualification in adult or vocational education
- Non-Vocational Education roles (e.g. EAL, AMEP, SEE, Foundation, VCE):
A recognised teaching qualification appropriate to the program (e.g. postgraduate TESOL or equivalent), and demonstrated teaching capability through relevant experience
Applicants who can demonstrate equivalent teaching capability through a combination of qualifications and experience may also be considered.
Mandatory Checks
- A valid Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee)
- A National Police Check
How To Apply
through Melbourne Polytechnic’s careers portal. You will be able to view the full Position Description and upload your documents online.
Please ensure you:
- Complete all pre-screening questions
- Upload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience align with the role
If you are applying for a teaching role, you will also be required to:
- Upload copies of your relevant qualifications in the Qualifications section of the application
- Provide your USI VET Transcript (if available) by:
- Including the USI transcript link (from your USI Student Portal) in your cover letter , and
- Uploading the USI transcript PDF in the Qualifications section
Please ensure qualification documents are current and clearly labelled.
File Requirements:
- Maximum file size: 2MB per document
- Preferred format: PDF (Word .doc or .docx accepted)
- Avoid special characters in file names (e.g. ! @ # % *)
Our selection process may include:
- An interview (in person or via Microsoft Teams)
- Reference checks
- Employment and qualification verification
We aim to provide a respectful and timely recruitment experience for all applicants.
For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected]
Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people of all gender identities.
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.
