About the Role:

Teach Landscape Design as well as other related units, organise and deliver theory, practical, flexible and field based classes in specialist Landscape design

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach approved recurrent and industry programs including Certificate IV Landscape Design.
• Liaise with other staff, industry personnel and employers
• Identify requirements for staff development and participating in staff development activities
• Assist in the development and delivery of Landscape Design programs
• Participate in activities related to the delivery of programs, ie. Field trips
• Provide interim and annual reports of student results
• Selecting and assessment of intending students
• Implementing new technologies within the department
• Identify resource requirements

Key Selection Criteria:

• A Degree, Diploma or Certificate IV relevant in both content and academic level and industry experience relevant to the Landscape Design Industry.
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent and/or an approved course of teacher training is preferred
• A demonstrated ability to teach computer aided drawings, basic landscape design and formulate landscape project works.
• Demonstrated experience in using Vector works to produce landscape drawings
• Ability to teach and facilitate delivery of specialist Landscaping subjects and related courses to groups which may have a diverse range of abilities, backgrounds, and readiness. Ability to use a variety of teaching modes and materials including flexible and field based delivery.

What we offer:

• Dynamic work environment
• Great supportive team culture
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for independent and confidential counselling
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities

Payment is at the rate of:

• $76.23 per hour for Casual Teaching -Certificate IV qualified
• $79.23 per hour for Casual Teaching-Diploma or equivalent (AQF5) teacher training qualified.
• $82.35 per hour for Casual Teaching-AQF6 teacher training qualified

Salary is based on the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2018 and the appropriate qualifications and experience.

https://www.fwc.gov.au/documents/documents/agreements/fwa/ae500437.pdf

Applications will only be considered from candidates that have the appropriate approval to work in Australia.

Melbourne Polytechnic promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people.

Melbourne Polytechnic encourages Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.