• Vacancy Number: 151

• Position Title: Lead Educator Community, Child Youth and Family Intervention (CYFI) and Mental Health

• Employment Status: Full Time Ongoing

• Department: Human Services and Education

• Location: Preston

• Award Classification: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 (EM1)

• Salary: $127,008 per annum plus superannuation

• Hours per Week: 38

• Applications Close: Sunday 2 November 2025

Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in practical, real-world education since 1912. We offer:

• Industry-led, hands-on training

• Inclusive, future-focused environments

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

• A culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and care

Melbourne Polytechnic is seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Educator to support the effective delivery of vocational education and training programs in the Community, CYFI and Mental Health space. This is a greatopportunity to contribute to strategic projects, drive operational improvements, and support collaborative team success in a purpose-driven environment.

• Lead and deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across multiple programs

• Coordinate program operations including timetabling, staff support, and student progress

• Mentor and support teaching staff, including Teachers Under Supervision

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements

• Engage with stakeholders to promote and enhance programs

• Maintain educational and vocational currency

• Drive continuous improvement in teaching practices

• Relevant qualifications in adult or vocational education (TAE40122/TAE40116/TAE40110 and AQF6+ or equivalent)

• Minimum 2 years’ industry experience in relevant fields

• Extensive teaching experience with strong learner-centred practice

• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and ICT skills

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and innovate in educational settings

• Knowledge of VET compliance, curriculum development, and quality assurance

Successful candidate will be required to provide:

• A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)

• A National Police Check

Click Apply to submit your application through Melbourne Polytechnic’s careers portal. There, you will be able to view the full Position Description and upload your documents.

Please:

• Complete all pre-screening questions

• Upload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience, and personal attributes align with the Key Skills and Experience in the PD

• If applying for a teaching role, upload combined copies of your relevant qualifications and provide your USI VET Transcript (if available):

  • Include the transcript link (from your USI Student Portal) in your cover letter, and upload the transcript PDF under the qualifications section

File Requirements:

Each filemust be under 2MB. PDF is preferred (Word .doc or .docx also accepted). Avoid special characters in filenames (e.g., ! @ # % *).

Our process includes:

• An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)

• Reference checks

• Employment and qualification verification

Contact: Recruitment Team

Email: recruitment@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and 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.