Educational Team Leader - 7 Positions Available

• Continuing, Full Time
• School of Trades
• CQUniversity Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone or Emerald campuses
• Total Remuneration $143,796 to $149,608 pa (including salary of $121,510 to $126,421 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

The School of Trades are seeking experienced leaders to join the team as Education Team Leads with seven (7) newly created positions across multiple trades:

• Construction,
• Automotive Heavy,
• Automotive Light/Electrical,
• Electrical,
• Electrical/VEI,
• Fitting and Machining, and
• Metal Fabrication.

Education Team Leads provide direction, instruction and guidance to Vocational Education and Training (VET) educators and teaching teams and will oversee the delivery of the VET qualifications within our school.

In this position, under the guidance of the Deputy Dean VET, you will follow the university strategic plan to lead, direct, instruct and guide VET educators to achieve team objectives and contribute collaboratively to the overall success of teaching teams. Working closely with the Deputy Dean of VET, you will engage with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and develop innovative course concepts.

In addition to your knowledge and experience in education and industry, you will bring to this position your strong interpersonal skills and experience in educational leadership and people management.

Be rewarded

• 6 weeks annual leave
• Generous carers, parental leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning superfund)
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Mandatory:

• Knowledge of the education and training sector and the ability to positively respond to new directions and demands of the training market.
• Possession of relevant vocational qualification/s industry qualification (certificate, trade certificate, diploma, degree or masters).
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or a Diploma or higher-level qualification in adult education, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated capacity for best practice in the management of teaching and learning activities including delivery, assessment and evaluation.
• Demonstrated current industry skills directly relevant to the training/assessment being undertaken.
• Educational leadership and demonstrated oversight of all aspects of the course/s allocated, including the management of staff and associated administrative responsibilities.
• Demonstration of prior responsibility for ensuring the alignment of learning outcomes, learning activities and assessment of the course/s with the training package requirements.
• Working effectively as a team member, with demonstrated capacity for leadership and self management and an ability to accept, promote and manage change.

Desirable:

• Five or more years teaching experience within vocational education or another post-compulsory education experience and hold an approved teaching qualification.
• An understanding of the University’s governance structure in order to progress outcomes.

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Monday 20 May 2024

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.