Position Title: Teacher Beekeeping
Employment Type: Casual
Department: Food Fibre and Animal Industries
Location: Multi-Campus (as directed by the Manager)
Agreement: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
Classification: MEA Casual Teacher Level 1–3
Salary Range: $92.79 – $100.25 per hour

Applications Close: Monday, 16 November 2026

Job Summary

Deliver vocational education and training in beekeeping, supporting students to develop the practical skills, industry knowledge 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 Education Manager of Floristry, Beekeeping and Parks and Gardens, the Teacher Beekeeping 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 beekeeping industry knowledge through career 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
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📌 Teacher Beekeeping (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Polytechnic
📍 Melbourne