• 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.

Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.

About The BUSY School…

The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation presenting over 45 years as a community partner providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, NDIS, disability employment support, and allied health services.

The BUSY School is an independent Special Assistance School with 9 campuses across Cairns, Brisbane, and Gold Coast/Coolangatta, providing an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.

Each campus provides a supportive and safe learning environment for young people by providing them with an education program that includes vocational education and training (VET), work experience and opportunities for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. Our team support the students to gain employability and transferability skills to increases their sense of wellbeing, resilience, belonging, academic achievement, career exploration and employment outcomes.

Our teams’ focus is centred at re-engaging our students to learn, remain eligible for a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and gain employment or further training outcomes upon student’s graduation from Year 12.

About the position...

Based at our BUSY School NEW Townsville Campus, you will be re-engaging students and teaching within the areas of Year 11 or 12. This is a job split between teaching and being our campus curriculum coordinator. It also involves working closely with teacher aides and utilising their abilities in the classroom to help the students. We aim to achieve academic success while preparing our students for their future, with a heavy emphasis on vocational pathways as a roadmap to achievement. This role would be perfect for someone who has experience working in Senior Schooling alongside the QCAA. 

This role is permanent full-time role with a 50% teaching load until campus reaches full capacity, the remaining time to be used leading the teaching team to re-engage students back into senior schooling

Benefits of becoming a BUSY School teacher?

• Small class sizes that allow teachers to create genuine working relationships with each student.
• 4 days of classroom learning per week allows teachers to master the preparation and delivery of lessons.
• 1 day of non-student classroom learning that provides time for preparation, parent communication, professional learning and/or marking to be completed. 
• No requirement to participate in co-curricular activities outside of school hours. 
• Professional development opportunities throughout the year.
• Career leadership advancement possibilities within the BUSY School network.
• Opportunities to relocate within the BUSY School campus locations, which are growing every year! 
• The reward of supporting our BUSY students to realise their dreams of vocational work placement, vocational qualifications, a traineeship, or on to post-school study. 
• Become part of The BUSY Group, accessing employee benefits, wellbeing programs, and the chance to work across the BUSY group in various roles. 

BUSY Benefits:

• Competitive, above award salary
• Paid Parental Leave program
• 13 weeks long service leave
• 12.5% superannuation
• NFP Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year) PLUS meal and entertainment card!
• Training and Professional development commitment
• Career progression and internal transfer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Parental Leave, Retail Discounts, and access to Fitness Passport

About you...

• Experience in curriculum planning and implementation of the Queensland senior Applied and Applied Essential syllabuses is highly desirable
• Ability to lead teams in curriculum and assessment processes within the Senior School setting
• A relevant teaching qualification and hold full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration as a Teacher in Queensland

Next steps...

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.

The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks. 

The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

About the business

Position is for a privately owned and operated Vocational and Education Training provider located in Melbourne and Perth looking for a qualified trainer for Certificate III in Carpentry for our Perth campus.

About the role

You will be responsible for:

• Program planning and operations

• Delivering training

• Conducting assessment

Skills and experience

Applicants MUST address the following SELECTION CRITERIA as part of their application:

• Experience in training in the VET sector in the area of Carpentry

• A relevant Industry qualification and links with employers

• Demonstrated understanding of training packages and units of competency

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment TAE40116 

• Experience validating assessment and learner resources  

• Demonstrated adult learning/education and training experience

• High level communication, interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills 

Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.

About The BUSY School…

The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation presenting over 45 years as a community partner providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, NDIS, disability employment support, and allied health services.

The BUSY School is an independent Special Assistance School with 9 campuses across Cairns, Brisbane, and Gold Coast/Coolangatta, providing an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.

Each campus provides a supportive and safe learning environment for young people by providing them with an education program that includes vocational education and training (VET), work experience and opportunities for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. Our team support the students to gain employability and transferability skills to increases their sense of wellbeing, resilience, belonging, academic achievement, career exploration and employment outcomes.

Our teams’ focus is centred at re-engaging our students to learn, remain eligible for a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and gain employment or further training outcomes upon student’s graduation from Year 12.

About the position...

Based at our NEW Townsville Campus, you will be re-engaging students and teaching Math and Social Community Studies to the Year 11 or 12.

This role is permanent full-time position

Benefits of becoming a BUSY School teacher?

• Small class sizes that allow teachers to create genuine working relationships with each student.
• No requirement to participate in co-curricular activities outside of school hours. 
• Professional development opportunities throughout the year.
• Career leadership advancement possibilities within the BUSY School network.
• Opportunities to relocate within the BUSY School campus locations, which are growing every year! 
• The reward of supporting our BUSY students to realise their dreams of vocational work placement, vocational qualifications, a traineeship, or on to post-school study. 
• Become part of The BUSY Group, accessing employee benefits, wellbeing programs, and the chance to work across the BUSY group in various roles. 

BUSY Benefits:

• Competitive, above award salary
• Paid Parental Leave program
• 12.5% superannuation
• NFP Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year) PLUS meal and entertainment card!
• Training and Professional development commitment
• Career progression and internal transfer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Retail Discounts, and access to Fitness Passport

About you...

• A relevant teaching qualification
• Hold full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration as a Teacher in Queensland
• Ability to work within the curriculum of secondary education

Next steps...

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.

The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks. 

The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

The South Australian Department for Education is dedicated to engaging every child and student so that they achieve at the highest possible level of their learning and well-being, though quality care and teaching. The department continuously implements a range of business reforms and new initiatives to improve the educational opportunities for every South Australian child and to best meet the needs of the South Australian community.

The Student Pathways and Careers Division supports secondary schools in delivering a consistent approach to engage, retain and transition young people to employment, vocational learning and higher education.

The Manager Projects, Improvement and Reporting reports to the Director, Services and Programs and is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and implementation of policies and projects in order to realise the state government’s career education and pathways objectives. The position will exercise significant independence in strategically leading, managing and providing expert advice on the planning,development and implementation of policies and projects, with a particular focus on system improvements, data management and reporting.

The Manager Projects, Improvement and Reporting will adhere to the department's project management methodology and will lead and manage the development and maintenance of networks and relationships with key stakeholders to deliver corporate objectives. The incumbent will be required to manage and evaluate the implementation of policies and projects. The role will also provide high level reports and tactical advice for senior management and executive within the Department and across government.

The environment can at times be politically sensitive in relation to further education, employment and governance. The position requires extremely high levels of confidentiality, and is subject to frequent periods of high workload and changing priorities.

Remuneration:
MAS3 $127,859 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Alana Barre, Senior Administrative Officer, via tel: (08) 8226 2074 or email: alana.barre@sa.gov.au

Further information:
This is a full-time contract position (1.0 FTE) with an end date of 31 December 2027.

For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 705831. 

Applications are to be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications close at 11.30 pm on 29 October 2025.

Full-time position commencing 2026
Modern furnished accommodation available - shared arrangement
Generous Salary Package with allowances
12-month Contract with option to continue

Are you passionate about inspiring and creating opportunities for young people? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 3/4 Teacher to join our College to ensure our students flourish in their learning. Experience in the areas of physical education and sport would be an advantage. This is a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in a remote community while sharing your expertise in a supportive and rewarding environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity for you to join our thoroughly innovative team at Gulf Christian College, Normanton.  You will enjoy the opportunities found in a small school environment as well as experiencing ‘Outback Australia’.

 We are a Prep to Year 11 school of 110 amazing students, with an Indigenous enrolment of approximately 84%. In 2026 we are excited to introduce Year 12 students into our school community.

 Have you ever thought of living and working remotely and experiencing all that Outback Australia has to offer?  We encourage our teachers to work with their strengths and share their gifts and talents with our students and College community.  

The successful applicant will need to be experienced in Industrial Technology and be able to demonstrate a high level of teaching practice, have a thorough knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy, and possess a strong commitment to Christian Education. 

This full-time role will commence in January 2026 and be an intrinsic member of our College team. You will be replacing a staff member who is taking 12 months leave of absence, with a strong chance of your contact continuing, if desired.

A generous salary package is offered, including modern fully furnished accommodation (potential shared arrangement) with significant rental subsidy, allowances for remote living, annual travel reimbursement and relocation allowances.  We are here to help you every step of the way.

Our College practices are based on Biblical Christian principles and values.  Our staff embrace the Christian ethos of our College, as we teach, guide and direct the lives of our students.

Gulf Christian College is part of the NCC Education Group.  We welcome you to visit our website:   www.gulfcc.qld.edu.au 

Gulf Christian College is committed to safe and supportive work practices and identifying that candidates will be subject to a teacher registration check or Blue Card screening, a police check, referee checks, identification verification and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to the candidates’ eligibility to engage in activities including children.

The College is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from individuals who share its Christian values, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disabilities, and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

All Applicants please submit a covering letter and full resume including referees immediately.

Email to:  business@gulfcc.qld.edu.au

For all enquiries contact Campus Operations Manager, Helen Potter on  0457 100 401

The South Australian Department for Education is dedicated to engaging every child and student so that they achieve at the highest possible level of their learning and well-being, through quality care and teaching. 

The department continuously implements a range of business reforms and new initiatives to improve the educational opportunities for every South Australian child and to best meet the needs of the South Australian community. 

The Student Pathways and Careers Division provides a focus on supporting our secondary schools to provide a consistent approach to engage, retain and transition young people to employment, vocational learning and higher education. 

Reporting to the Director, Services and Programs, the Manager Disability Pathways is required to determine, lead and oversee statewide disability programs that support meaningful post-school transition for students with a disability across public schools that underpin the outcomes of the Student Pathways and Careers division and are critical to the Agency and Government.

The position will exercise significant independence in strategically leading, managing and providing expert advice on the planning, development and implementation of timely and within budget programs, policies and processes that focus on increasing pathways for young people with a disability in schools to employment across the State and within the broader scope of education outcomes. 

The Manager Disability Pathways will adhere to the department's project management methodology and will lead and manage the development and maintenance of networks and relationships with key stakeholders to deliver outcomes that meet agency business needs. The incumbent will be required to manage and evaluate the performance of regions to ensure continuous improvement and improved outcomes for secondary school students and young people. The role will also provide high level reports and tactical advice for senior management and executives within the Department and across government. 

The environment can at times be politically sensitive in relation to further education, employment and governance. The position requires extremely high levels of confidentiality, and is subject to frequent periods of high workload and changing priorities. 

Remuneration:
MAS3 $127,859 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Alana Barre, Senior Administrative Officer, via tel: (08) 8226 2074 or email: alana.barre@sa.gov.au

Further information:
This is a full-time role (1.0 FTE) offered on a two-year initial contract.

For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 705501.  Applications are to be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

 The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications close at 11.30 pm on 28 October 2025.

• Early Childhood Educator position Cert 3 or Diploma qualification preferred
• Preschool room position 20 children
• Minimum 2 hours programming off floor per week individually
• Strong staff retention and low turnover
• Flexible working conditions - 4 day work option available
• Exceeding centre - focus on quality over profit 
• Career growth opportunities
• RDO Monthly 
• The centre is open to an immediate start or 2026 if that suits better

• Diploma in Early Childhood or Cert 3 or ACECQA equivalent (would consider an a working towards candidate)
• Current First aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis 
• Working with children clearance

• The ability to provide fun, interactive and engaging experiences to all children
• A genuine passion for working with children
• Professional and positive attitude
• A qualification in Early Childhood Education (Cert III, Diploma, or an ACECQA approved equivalent)
• Up to date First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.
• 2 professional referees (industry specific)