Position Title:
Teacher Floristry
Employment Type:
Casual
Department:
Food Fibre and Animal Industries
Location:
Fairfield
Agreement:
Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement ****
Classification:
MEA Casual Teacher Level 1–3
Hourly Rate:
$***** – $****** per hour
Applications Close:
Monday, 16November ****
Job Summary
Deliver vocational education and training in floristry, supporting students to develop practical skills, industry knowledge and competencies for 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 setting
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 Education Manager Horticulture, the Teacher Floristry delivers vocational education and training within the Food Fibre and Animal Industries 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 across a range of learning environments, applying current vocational and industry knowledge to ensure teaching and assessment align with approved curriculum, regulatory requirements and Melbourne Polytechnic policies and procedures.
You will support diverse learners through inclusive and contemporary teaching practices, contribute to the development of high‐quality learning and assessment resources, and maintain industry engagement and vocational currency to ensure programs remain relevant and responsive to industry requirements.
What You'll Do
Plan, prepare, deliver and assess vocational education and training 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 learners throughout the student lifecycle, including orientation, entry‐level assessment, course selection, learning plans, reasonable adjustments and referrals to appropriate support services
Implement Melbourne Polytechnic learning processes and support student participation, progression and wellbeing, including learning plans for students at risk
Develop and maintain high‐quality teaching, learning and assessment resources, including session plans, unit outlines and assessment tools
Maintain accurate attendance,



assessment, learner progress and compliance documentation in accordance with Melbourne Polytechnic policies and regulatory requirements
Participate in assessment validation, moderation, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities to support effective program delivery
Maintain contemporary teaching, educational and floristry industry knowledge through professional development and engagement with industry and relevant stakeholders
Collaborate with teaching teams, contribute to professional practice and mentoring activities as appropriate to classification level, and participate in relevant team activities and meetings
Contribute to curriculum and program development, industry engagement and coordination activities in accordance with the responsibilities of the applicable teaching classification
What You'll Bring
Essential
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
Desirable
Previous teaching or assessing experience in a VET or relevant education environment
Experience working with diverse learner cohorts
Knowledge of current industry developments and contemporary teaching practices relevant to the discipline
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 (TAE*****, TAE***** or TAE*****);
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:
TAESS***** Assessor Skill Set;
or
TAESS***** Assessor Skill Set or its successor;
or
TAESS***** 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
Current First Aid Level 2 Certificate (or equivalent) would be highly regarded
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
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.
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