Our People

Marcus Oldham is a leading Australian agricultural college, specialising in under-graduate and post graduate qualifications in Business, with a targeted focus on the Agriculture, Agribusiness and Equine Management Industries.

Approximately 165 co-educational adult students from across Australia reside on the Waurn Ponds campus within the College.

We are currently seeking several positions to enhance services within our onsite catering and accommodation team.

1. Dining Room Assistant

The dining room assistants are a critical function within the very popular and appreciated provision of meals at the College.

Key duties include:

• Serving meals,
• Clearing tables and washing dishes and crockery
• All related general duties for the setting and clearing of the dining room.

Dining room assistants are critical in ensuring the smooth running of mealtimes at the College. While experience in a similar environment isn’t necessary, reliability, an ability to be proactive to ensure tasks are completed and to work positively and as part of the team is essential.

Hours of Work (term-time):

• 5.00pm-8.00pm Monday to Friday (5 days per week)
• Some additional hours may be available.
• Possibility of taking break during term breaks (when students are not on campus)

Cleaning Attendant

Cleaning attendants work as part of a team to ensure the accommodation facilities are maintained to a good standard.

Key duties include:

• Vacuuming
• Cleaning Windows
• Dusting and Wiping
• Rubbish disposal
• And related cleaning duties for common areas.

Cleaning attendants are required to have the ability to work well on their own and as part of a broader team to ensure the accommodation facilities are well presented.

An eye for detail,  reliability and a pro-active attitude are essential.

Hours of Work (term-time):

• 4-hour shifts (flexibility of hours on offer)
• Mon-Fri (5 days a week)
• Some additional hours or weekend work on occasion.
• Possibility of taking break during term breaks (when students are not on campus).

HOW TO APPLY

• Please send your CV and cover letter providing an overview of which position you are interested in and why you believe you may be suitable for this role to: recruitment@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au
• Please note, applicants must have full rights to work in Australia; sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Availability to commence in late January is preferred – please provide your availability in your cover letter.
• Closing Date: 22^nd of January 2025.

Marcus Oldham is a leading Australian agricultural college, specialising in under-graduate and post graduate qualifications in Business, with a targeted focus on the Agriculture, Agribusiness and Equine Management Industries.

The College values the contribution of teaching staff who have extensive commercial experience, with a passion for educating the agribusiness leaders of the future.

The program is delivered through a strong system thinking based curriculum, utilising case studies, industry visits, practical demonstrations, and experiential learning. There is significant opportunity to bring your knowledge and expertise to the College and be fully supported to develop your teaching practice.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

We are always interested in hearing from suitably qualified individuals who have an interest in engaging with our students in the capacity of a Lecturer, Sessional Lecturer, or Guest Lecturer in any of the following areas:

• Accounting & Finance
• Agronomy
• Agricultural Technology
• Animal/Livestock Production Management
• Equine Management
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership
• Marketing (Agricultural)
• Management
• Professional Skills
• Precision Agriculture

GENERAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High-level computer skills
• Practical knowledge of Agricultural industry, or ability to apply knowledge to this sector.
• Ability to translate theory to engaging content (academic teaching experience will be highly regarded, however displayed ability to deliver presentations in professional settings will also be considered).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline
• Master’s Degree (highly regarded)

EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience in chosen area of expertise, preferably within the Agricultural or Equine Industry, however ability to apply knowledge to this industry will be welcomed.
• Ability to translate theory to practice and engage young adult learners.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please send your CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the position description (attached) and an overview of why you believe you have the necessary skills to undertake this role to recruitment@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au
• Please note, applicants must have full rights to work in Australia; sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Closing Date: EOI’s welcome anytime.