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Form of work- Play a key leadership role in the future of trade training throughout S.A.
- State of the art facilities.
- Attractive salary packaging, leave provisions and professional development.
About Us:
TAFE SA is South Australia’s leading vocational education and training (VET) institution that is committed to delivering high-quality education and fostering academic excellence. With a strong dedication to providing a nurturing and innovative learning environment, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Educational Manager to join our team.
The Role:
Join our dynamic team as the Educational Manager in Advanced Building Studies and play a key role in shaping the future of education at TAFE SA. Working closely with the Director of Future Industry and Trade, you will lead the development and implementation of the academic framework, ensuring seamless alignment with TAFE SA’s educational strategy and statutory quality standards. You will lead a team of educators and collaborate with other stakeholders to drive educational initiatives that empower our students to excel academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Envision and articulate a compelling future for TAFE SA, formulating clear goals, leading your team toward success through thoughtful decision making, effective communication and adaptability to changing circumstances.
- Human Resource Management: Ensure the implementation of appropriate human resource management policies, programs, and strategies to foster a productive and cooperative working environment.
- Future Focussed: Support with the design of learning programs for current and future knowledge and skills needs with flexibility to provide learning opportunities as needed. Support students and expert educators with up-to-date innovations in learning techniques and technologies.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure the delivery of high-quality education by implementing assessment and evaluation strategies, monitoring academic progress, and addressing any issues promptly.
- Industry and Community Relations: Develop and enhance relationships with major industries, government agencies, and employer groups. Identify emerging trends and developments and communicate this information to appropriate stakeholders to position TAFE SA as leaders in learning.
- Equal Employment and Education Opportunity: Provide direction and leadership to ensure the principles or Equal Employment and Education opportunity, ethical practice, Cultural Diversity, and legislative requirements are known and applied by all stakeholders.
To be considered for this role, it is desirable that you have:
- Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education.
- Proven experience in successfully leading a large team.
- Educational operations management experience.
- Strong knowledge of educational best practices and current trends.
- Excellent industry and government stakeholder partnering skills.
- Strong financial acumen, project management and strategic thinking experience.
- Trade or relevant professional qualifications and experience.
- Highly refined interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement educational strategies.
Benefits:
- Attractive salary packaging and employee benefits.
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to quality ongoing professional development.
- A friendly and supportive workplace where you will work alongside likeminded people who make a difference.
- An organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Access to state-of-the-art educational resources.
- Workplace flexibility and the opportunity to work at various locations.
How to Apply:
If you are a passionate and forward-thinking educational leader who is ready to make a significant impact on the lives of students, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and vision for educational leadership at TAFE SA.
At TAFE SA we celebrate differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background and identity, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We believe that this approach to diversity and inclusion allows us to attract, recruit and engage the best team from the widest talent pool. We encourage applications from all communities, and we value respectful relationships based on empowerment.
Enquiries: Kathleen Drew – Director, Future Industry and Trade *************@tafesa.edu.au
