Head Of Student Success And Retention

Head of Student Success and Retention

What it means to work at GOTAFE

When you work with GOTAFE you are helping people to change their lives through education. At GOTAFE, our students are at the centre of everything we do and we create a supportive environment for our students and staff to achieve their goals. As a leading vocational education provider, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, relevance, and innovation.

With GOTAFE by your side, YOU’VE GOT THIS.

Job details

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team in the role of Head of Student Success and Retention.  In this pivotal role, you will ensure the provision of an inclusive and supportive learning environment that enables our students to achieve their educational goals.  This role will lead key functions including Student Wellbeing, Learning Skills, Student Support and Student Diversity and Inclusion to support great outcomes for students.

As the successful candidate you will have:         

• Proven senior leadership experience with a track record of delivering strategic initiatives.
• Excellent people leadership skills, with the ability to develop and engage multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in managing and supervising the provision of professional support services.
• Ability to deliver high-quality welfare and education support to a diverse student body, especially those with special needs.
• Strong decision-making skills to support students and GOTAFE in crisis or early intervention situations.
• Effective communication skills for engaging with a variety of stakeholders including students, parents, medical professionals, and government authorities.
• Experience overseeing funding contract management, reporting, and grant submission development, with the ability to efficiently handle contracts, funding, and complex budgets.

If you are successful in this role, you will be required to provide:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in and education and business-related field
• Senior management experience in education support.
• A current Police Check (date of issue is to be no more than 6 months prior to commencement date)
• A current Working with Children Check - Employee (or proof of application)
• A current Driver’s Licence (Car).

How to Apply

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Sian Browne at ***********@gotafe.vic.edu.au

Applications close: Wednesday 3 July 2024

What sets us apart as an employer?

A positive, supportive culture is the key to our ensuring our staff have everything they need to carry out their roles. Flexible work arrangements and a robust learning and development programs are some of the benefits our employees enjoy.

GOTAFE provides a sense of community and fosters a safe, supportive space for students and staff alike to grow, support each other and be challenged.

An inclusive employer

GOTAFE embraces diversity, inclusion and equity in building a workplace that reflects our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. There are staff peer networks to support you in your time at GOTAFE.