Head Of Department

Head of Department

Manager education Level 1 (CIT)

Salary Range: $138,117 (PN: 42789)

Details: Are you an experienced Vocational Education and Training (VET) Practitioner looking to run your own department?

Do you strive for educational excellence, understand how to grow a business and know how to shape a team?

CIT would love to hear from you!

The CIT Trades Skills College is seeking an experienced VET Practitioner to join their Leadership team in the position of Head of Department, High Risk & Allied Trades

WHAT DO WE WANT?

CIT is seeking a strategic, business minded VET leader to fill the position of Head of Department, Automotive and Metals. Reports to the Director, Trade Skills College this position plays a key and active part of the leadership team, working to ensure educational excellence, student and stakeholder satisfaction, creating business growth and building and maintaining a motivated, effective, respectful team and working environment.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Through quality leadership and management, you will contribute to the achievement of Departmental goals and deliver education and related activities in alignment with the strategic objectives of the Trades Skills College and CIT’s Strategic Compass. You will oversee the management and guidance of Departmental staff, including teachers, administrative staff and technical officers, in achieving a financially sustainable and student-centric learning experience in line with the objectives within the Strategic Compass 2025.

By working collaboratively, this position will lead the delivery of highly innovative, contemporary training for students and other industry stakeholders. With a focus on providing leadership in the development of exceptional educational programs this position will assist the Director, Trade Skills College to develop, review and evaluate the departments offerings to meet industry needs.

Accountable for the human resources, financial and budgetary responsibilities and relevant procurement processes this role is responsible for ensuring the Automotive department is meeting the requirements of the Canberra Institute of Technology, ASQA and the ACT Education and Training Directorate (ETD).

You will play a vital role in identifying and leading opportunities to enhance the student experience and implementing continuous improvement strategies. Your knowledge of the industry and ability to provide strategic and educational advice on program delivery will be essential to achieve CIT’s objectives and continued excellence in education and training.

What do I need?

The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining a highly motivated results-orientated team and an understanding of how to lead through change. Comprehensive and critical knowledge of current practices in the vocational education and training sector at a strategic level is a must, as is the ability to maintain strong relationships and a connection to industry. Your sound understanding of strategic business planning along with your solutions focused attitude will be demonstrated in your ability to thrive in an evolving business environment.

CIT supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR REGISTRATIONS/LICENCING/INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

All employees at Teacher Level 1.7, 1.8, Teacher Level 2 and Manager Education Level 1 must hold a full Training and Assessment Certificate IV level qualification (such as a TAE40116 or equivalent), and a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (or equivalent).

For managers at or above Manager Education - Level 1:

• Vocational qualifications are highly desirable; however, where managers engage in direct teaching activity (anywhere within CIT) subclause 40.10 will also apply to them, as it relates to the teaching activity; and
• Industry experience is highly desirable (although this does not have to be in the disciplines being supervised).

DESIRABLE

• Bachelor of Education, Management or relevant higher level qualification.
• Working and management experience within the Construction Work sector.

Notes: This is a permanent position available immediately with expected temporary vacancies over the next 12 months. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. The selection may be based on application and referee reports only. There is also an expected vacancy and initially may be filled temporarily prior to permanent appointment.

For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au

Applications Close: 19 April 2024