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Salary- Full-time, fixed-term until 11 October 2024, maternity leave replacement
- $118,182 p.a. plus superannuation
- Berwick
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role provides curriculum development through consultation with partner schools, industry and key stakeholders to deliver leading-edge technology, discovery and innovation that supports the advanced education and training that school students need so they can flourish in the rapidly changing global economy.
This position requires a demonstrable understanding of the secondary or tertiary education sector, as well as experience in leading a team of educators. Strong organisation and communication skills; a commitment to innovative learning; and a passion for the fields of science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM) are essential.
This role is a key and active participant of the Casey Tech School leadership team, ensuring educational excellence, financial and budget success, business growth and building and maintaining a motivated, effective, respectful team and working environment.
Your key accountabilities will include:
- Supporting the Tech School Director by contributing to strategy development and operations of the Casey Tech School
- Driving the development and implementation of student experience and retention strategies to improve early engagement, satisfaction and success
- Leading the delivery of responsive education programs that meet the organisation's objectives as well as leading the engagement of industry and school partners
- Leading the development, documentation and delivery of Casey Tech School‘s cutting-edge, technology-rich, STEAM, project-based and problem-based curriculum programs
- Supporting the co-design of curriculum programs with partner school teachers
- Introducing course delivery models that optimise educational quality, use of resources and viability
- Building and maintaining strategic relationships, alliances and partnerships with secondary schools, local industry and key stakeholders to enhance product and delivery strategies.
ABOUT YOU
You will have a graduate degree or higher in Education and vocational or bachelor-level qualifications in any of the Health, Science, Maths, Engineering, or Technology disciplines. VIT registered secondary teachers and/or leaders desirable, along with the following essential skills and experience:
- Demonstrated experience within industry and/or the educational sector
- Demonstrated experience in the development, delivery and embedding of innovative curriculum and learning programs for secondary-aged students
- Proven experience in designing and delivering professional development to adult learners
- Demonstrated ability to build strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across all levels of an organisation including schools, industry, government and the community
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong understanding of contemporary education pedagogies, including project-based learning
- Strong interest in STEAM education and in innovative STEAM industry practices.
ABOUT US
Chisholm is Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training provider, with campuses located across Melbourne and the south east.
Each year, we welcome some 41,000 students from over 43 culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. More than 1,400 passionate and dedicated Chisholm employees work together to deliver quality training and education in Melbourne’s south east manufacturing heartland and key residential growth corridor.
A Victorian Government-owned TAFE, we aim to lead the way in education and training to inspire success and transform lives.
Our purpose is to excel in education and training and be respected and valued for enhancing the social and economic futures of individuals, industry and communities.
Our drive for commercial success is underpinned by our core values of Collaboration, Accountability Integrity and Respect.
In the past 20 years, we have grown significantly to become a multi-sector institute, delivering a broad range of education and training programs and services in higher education, vocational education and training (VET) and school sectors across ten campuses in Victoria, online, in the workplace and overseas with partner educational and government organisations.
We offer more than 400 courses, from Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)/Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM)/Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS), through to nationally accredited qualifications such as certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, degrees, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and short courses.
BELONGING AND INCLUSION
Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our People, Culture & Safety Team at ******@chisholm.edu.au.
ABORIGINAL and TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER APPLICANTS
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you have specific support requirements please contact our People, Culture & Safety Team at ******@chisholm.edu.au.
Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for this position close 10 am Thursday 22 February 2024.
Applications should include:
- a covering letter
- curriculum vitae
- contact details of three (3) referees.
Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including but not limited to:
- valid Employee Working With Children Check
- National Police Check
- International Police Check (if applicable)
- verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, eg citizenship, passport or birth certificate
- certified copies of qualifications and transcripts.
If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information please contact Casey Tech School on 1300 120 345.
Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
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