Lecturer in Professional Skills

About the role

Marcus Oldham College, an Australian agricultural college offering undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Business with a focus on Australian agriculture and agribusiness, is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Professional Skills. The role is based onsite at the Geelong (Waurn Ponds) campus and starts at the beginning of the 2027 academic year. Professional Skills covers people and self-management, basic business system skills such as MS Office, and supporting students with industry research projects and practical placements.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare teaching materials, deliver curriculum content and assess students in the core topic area.
• Potentially deliver content across a range of related topics or other areas of expertise relevant to the course.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Management, Business/Commerce, Human Resources or Agribusiness.
• Teaching qualification or Certificate IV in Teaching & Learning is desirable but not essential; a Master's or higher is highly valued.
• Professional experience in a people management or business support function (Operations, Consulting/Advisory, Education, etc.).
• Ability to empathise with and motivate young adults, excellent communication and organisational skills, and teamwork.
• Current driver's licence and valid passport (for international study tours).
• Experience, knowledge or deep interest in the Australian agricultural sector is highly regarded.
• Applicants must have full rights to work in Australia; sponsorship is not available.

Required skills

• High-level business system skills, specifically MS Office.

What we offer

• Teaching load of about 12 contact hours per week across 3 trimesters, plus tutoring and special interest activities.
• Regional and international study tours exposing candidates to agribusiness operations.
• Salary packaging, employee assistance program and daily lunch.
• Remuneration and other benefits negotiated according to skills and experience.

To apply, submit a CV and cover letter by email before 6 November 2026. Successful applicants must complete pre-employment declarations and undergo screening including a National Police Check and, where applicable, a Working with Children Check.