- Vacancy Number: 412
- Position Title: Licensed Electrician Assessment (LEA) Assessor

Employment Type: Casual

- Department: Short Courses

Location: Heidelberg

Agreement: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024

Classification: Casual MEA Level 1

- Hourly Rate: $91.42 per hour

Applications Close: Monday, 26 October 2026

Job Summary

Deliver vocational education and assessment in the electrical teaching area, supporting learners to develop the practical skills and competencies required for their studies and future employment.

Why You'll Love Working Here

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

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager Short Courses, the Licensed Electrician Assessment (LEA) Assessor delivers vocational education and training within the electrical teaching area, supporting students to develop the knowledge, practical skills and competencies required for their studies and future employment.

You will plan, deliver and assess learning activities in accordance with approved curriculum, assessment requirements and Melbourne Polytechnic policies and procedures, while creating safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments.

Drawing on current electrical industry knowledge and vocational expertise, you will contribute to the development of learning and assessment resources, maintain industry currency and support continuous improvement in teaching and assessment practices.

What You'll Do

- Plan, prepare, deliver and assess learning activities aligned with approved curriculum, learning plans and assessment requirements
- Establish and maintain safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments that promote student engagement, participation and positive learning outcomes
- Support students throughout the learning lifecycle, including orientation, entry-level assessment, course selection and appropriate learning support and referrals
- Implement learning plans, student participation requirements and reasonable adjustments in consultation with the relevant manager
- Maintain accurate attendance, assessment and learner progress records in accordance with Melbourne Polytechnic policies and regulatory requirements
- Prepare session plans and unit outlines and contribute to assessment validation, moderation and quality improvement activities
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of relevant, high-quality learning and assessment resources
- Maintain required teaching,



educational and electrical industry currency through career development and industry engagement
- Establish and maintain appropriate industry and professional networks to support teaching relevance and student learning outcomes
- Participate in team activities, staff meetings and relevant professional development to support effective program delivery

What You'll Bring

- Demonstrated learner-centred teaching practice and sound understanding of adult learning principles, teaching methodologies and contemporary assessment practices
- Ability to plan, organise and deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across diverse learning environments and learner cohorts
- Ability to plan, prioritise and meet agreed deadlines, working effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a teaching team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues, industry and other stakeholders
- Ability to select and apply teaching and assessment strategies appropriate to the diverse needs of learners
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to continuous improvement and respond effectively to emerging educational, industry and departmental needs
- Ability to establish and maintain appropriate industry and professional networks that support student engagement, teaching relevance and learner pathways
- Digital capability to support learning delivery, e-learning, assessment, resource development and record-keeping
- Commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement and inclusive practice
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to workplace health and safety, equity and inclusion principles

Qualifications & Mandatory Requirements To be considered for a teaching position at Melbourne Polytechnic, applicants must meet the qualification and competency requirements relevant to the teaching area and programs being delivered.

Qualifications

Depending on the teaching context, relevant requirements may include:

- Appropriate vocational competency and/or qualifications relevant to the teaching discipline
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116 or TAE40110); or
- A diploma-level or higher qualification in adult education or vocational education and training; or
- A secondary teaching qualification together with one of the following:
- TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set; or
- TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor; or
- TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor; or

- For teachers in a non-vocational discipline (e.g. AMEP, EAL, LLN, VCE, SEE, VCE VM,



foundation studies and education, or similar), a relevant teaching diploma or higher-level qualification containing the required supervised practicum

Applicants must also maintain relevant vocational, industry and/or educational currency as required for the programs delivered.

Mandatory Requirements

Appointment to this position is subject to meeting Melbourne Polytechnic’s mandatory employment requirements, including:

- Current Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee) or current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration, where applicable
- Current National Police Check

How To Apply

Click Apply to submit your application 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

Teaching Roles – Evidence Requirements

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. ! @ # % *)

Please note: The relevance and suitability of qualifications will be assessed by the hiring manager as part of the selection process. Recruitment does not provide individual pre-assessments of qualifications prior to application.

What Happens Next

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.

Questions?

For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team via *****@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We value the knowledge, skills and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strongly encourage applications from First Nations candidates. We also welcome applications from people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women in underrepresented areas, and people of all genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and LGBTQIA+ communities.

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.

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