AddressChisholm 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 Applied Learning (VCAL)/ 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The HMAS Cerberus Base Manager is accountable for the leadership & management of the Defence delivery area. The position is responsible for both educational leadership and effective delivery of high-quality education. They will have demonstrated management experience and capabilities as well as proven stakeholder relationship management that will enhance the institute’s reputation and meets industry and community needs as designated by the Australian Defence Force. The role also has responsibility for complex internal and external reporting requirements in accordance with Commonwealth and State contract management.
The position is expected to lead and manage all elements of teaching and learning operations of the Defence contract in the pursuit of excellence and innovative delivery. By fostering and developing strong industry and community networks and creating a high performing, respectful and collaborative team culture, the incumbent will plan and drive the Defence delivery area towards delivery of agreed teaching and financial outcomes, ensuring that the student and client are at the centre of all we do.
The incumbent is a key and active participant of the External Contract Delivery and works to promote educational excellence amongst all teaching staff in their portfolio, manage financial and budget requirements, and create and drive business growth. The incumbent will build and maintain an engaged, effective, respectful team of staff, and a collegiate working environment for the Defence delivery area team and staff within key business areas.
The incumbent is expected to lead a team confidently and competently, ensuring that their performance capability supports Chisholm’s operational and strategic plans.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Develop a sustainable strategy and implementation program, supported by Executive Leadership, which enables Defence contract to be an educational leader in its area of expertise and contribute to the commercial growth and viability of Chisholm.
- Effectively lead the team of Education Managers to deliver ongoing improvement in the quality of services, business performance, staff development, and reputation
- Align all operational initiatives with the Business Group mandate for improving business performance, course profitability and Higher Education, School and Vocational Education & Training (VET) training delivery revenue
- Support and guide Education Managers to operate and adhere to the Learning Design Frameworks for Foundation courses, and oversee the consistent development of all learning and assessment resources
- Critically evaluate underperforming areas and implement solutions in consultation with the Manager
- Identify systemic improvement opportunities and support the development and implementation of solutions to improve operational performance
- Undertake an ongoing review of the Defence delivery and resources to ensure the achievement of the Strategic Plan
ABOUT YOU
You will have a Diploma in Vocational Education & Training (TAE50111) (or the willingness to undertake studies); or a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) and relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant experience in a complex management role, involving the management and leadership of a multidiscipline team in an education environment. You will also demonstrate strategic project management experience.
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 5 pm Tuesday 28 May 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
- verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, eg citizenship, passport or birth certificate
- certified copies of qualifications and transcripts.
- security clearance issued by an authorised vetting agency
Employees of Chisholm/Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation (Chisholm) are required to comply with any applicable directions of the Chief Health Officer, as well as any policy implemented by Chisholm. In relation to mandatory vaccinations against COVID-19, it is a condition of any offer of employment that candidates agree to comply with any applicable direction or policy regarding mandatory vaccinations.
If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Deb Griffin - Associate Director of Defence on ***************@chisholm.edu.au
Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
