Casual Technical Officer Jewellery

Position Title: Casual Technical Officer Jewellery Employment Status: Casual Department: Creative Arts Location: Fairfield Award Classification: Melbourne Polytechnic Academic and Professional Staff Agreement 2023 (PACCT 4.1) Salary: $41.76 per hour (plus superannuation) Hours per Week: Up to 38 hours, subject to operational requirements. Applications Close: Tuesday 25 November 2025 Why Join Us 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 About the Role We are seeking a skilled and motivated Casual Technical Officer Jewellery to provide specialist technical support for studio and workshop‑based activities within the Visual Arts Department. You’ll play a key role in maintaining equipment and facilities, ensuring compliance with OH&S standards, and supporting staff and students in the safe and effective use of jewellery‑making tools and resources. This role is an excellent opportunity for graduates of our Jewellery program to apply their skills in a professional setting and gain hands‑on experience supporting teaching and learning. Key Responsibilities Maintain and monitor jewellery workshop equipment and facilities to industry standards. Conduct inductions, supervision, and instruction for staff and students on safe equipment use. Coordinate planning, preparation, and storage of equipment and consumables. Undertake health and safety inspections and maintain compliance registers. Provide technical advice and support to teaching staff and students. Assist with procurement, sourcing quotes, and preparing purchase orders for consumables. Skills and Experience Required Relevant degree/diploma or equivalent industry experience in jewellery or creative arts. Strong technical knowledge and specialist expertise in jewellery‑making processes. Excellent communication skills with ability to provide clear instructions and prepare documentation. Ability to problem‑solve and deliver creative solutions in a workshop environment. Experience managing student workshops or equivalent industry setting. Knowledge of OH&S legislation and safe practices in jewellery workshop environments. Additional Requirements Successful candidate will be required to provide: A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) A National Police Check How to Apply 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 file must be under 2MB. PDF is preferred (Word .doc or .docx also accepted). Avoid special characters in filenames (e.g. , @ # % *). Selection Process Our process includes: An interview (in‑person or via Microsoft Teams) Reference checks Employment and qualification verification Questions? Contact: Andrew Gannon Email: ************@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au Diversity and Inclusion 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. Recruitment Agencies 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr