* Join a leading contemporary training provider
* Lead the team and drive impactful learning outcomes
* Be at home in one of Victoria’s finest regions
As the number one education and training provider in South-West Victoria, South West TAFE is a world-class educator in an idyllic regional setting at the heart of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road region. South West TAFE offers practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future, honing a focus on delivering courses that give their graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers. Offering over 150 nationally-recognised qualifications and short courses, all are delivered by people with practical experience and backed by strong industry connections. Operating campuses in Warrnambool, Hamilton, Portland and Colac, with training facilities also located at Glenormiston and Sherwood Park (Deakin Warrnambool), South West TAFE are proudly known for the flexible, modern and designed delivery to meet the requirements of the workplace – giving students the best skills to succeed.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Manager Education will lead education delivery for the following teaching areas: Business Design and Personal Services, Health and Community Services, Building Construction and Smart Technologies, Land Food and Fibre, School of Education and Agriculture. You will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between industry needs and educational excellence. This role involves engaging directly with employers and industry stakeholders to identify current and emerging training requirements, as well as implementing innovative teaching and learning strategies to develop dynamic partnerships with VET and Higher Education providers for the benefit of the South West region.
Working closely with the Director of Education, Heads of Departments and Teaching Education Managers, you will ensure the efficient planning, administration, and delivery of innovative educational programs. You will focus on cost-effective solutions while maintaining compliance with quality standards and contractual obligations. This is your opportunity to lead impactful, industry-aligned education that addresses the workforce needs of the future.
To be successful in this role, you will be a proven senior leader with significant experience in leading, developing and engaging multi-disciplined, integrated, and geographically dispersed teams to achieve student and stakeholder focused outcomes. You are a collaborative leader with a track record of setting up teams for success, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence in challenging and complex stakeholder environments. Having a proven record of achievement in education delivery, you will have the ability to set direction, motivate and coach teams and promote teamwork to deliver successful business outcomes. You will have a demonstrated capacity to lead and implement change across a large and complex educational organisation.
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To apply, please click ‘apply now’ and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Natasha Diamond at 0412 822 348 or Christopher Hughes at 0431 861 230.
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Applications close on Friday December 6th at 5pm.