Director Of Education

• Full-time 38 hours per week, fixed-term 5-year contract
• Warrnambool Campus
• $175,000 per annum, plus superannuation

The Director of Education works within the Education Portfolio. It is a new and exciting position focussed on managing the strategic and operational key objectives across the five Head of Divisions (HOD) with all five HOD’s reporting directly to this position. The role reports to and works closely with the Executive Manager – Education.

The Director of Education is a senior member of the Institute Leadership Team and assists to drive change and provide innovative, integrated and relevant training delivery across the organisation bringing the five teaching divisions together in a co-ordinated and cohesive manner. The position must demonstrate initiative, judgement, compliance and high level strategic, financial and management skills at all times.
  
The must haves
Mandatory requirements

• A relevant degree appropriate management skills and education
• An AQF IV or higher education and/or training qualification and experienced in managing quality requirements within Vocational training delivery
• Employee Victorian Working with Children and satisfactory Police Check
• Current Victorian Driver’s licence

Highly desirable requirements

• Leadership experience within the Vocational Education sector.

About us
South West TAFE is an education hub with a difference offering practical and inspiring teaching that prepares students for in-demand jobs now and into the future.

Our focus is on delivering courses that give our graduates the skills they need to thrive in their chosen careers.

We offer over 150 nationally-recognised qualifications and short courses, and all are delivered by people with practical experience and backed by strong industry connections.

We have 5 main campuses spread across the thriving South West Victoria region. They are located at Warrnambool, Hamilton, Portland, Colac and Sherwood Park and deliver a wide variety of vocational courses to over 6,000 students every year.

What we can offer you

• Priority applications to a Warrnambool council-run day care facility
• Fun social club with health and wellbeing activities
• Employee recognition program
• Continuous opportunities for tailored learning and development
• Accessible Employee Assistance Program including an easy to navigate app

SWTAFE is Great Place to Work certified, as voted by our own people. We strive to cultivate a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and respect, where every team member feels valued, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.

Any Questions? Please contact:
Louise Cameron, Executive Manager – Education
☎ 03 5564 8***
✉ **************@swtafe.edu.au
  
A full position description is available from the Careers at SWTAFE webpage.
  
Applications close:  Sunday, 19 May 2024
  
Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.
  
How to apply
If this role resonates with you and you have the necessary skills and experience, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply for the role, please click ‘Apply for this job’ and provide a copy of your current resume and cover letter, which addresses the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
  
Don’t forget that you can utilise the SEEK website for great advice and resources, from resume writing through to interview tips.
  
For local support in the South West with job readiness skills (from resume writing to interview tips), please contact the South West Skills and Jobs Centre.
http://www.swskillsandjobscentre.com.au/
Email: ***************@swtafe.edu.au
Phone: 03 5564 8***
  
South West TAFE is a child safe and equal opportunity employer; fostering a fair, safe and inclusive environment and embraces all forms of diversity.
  
We strongly encourage applications from people with a variety of attributes, including but not limited to:

• A person with a disability
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• LGBTIQA+