Steam Curriculum Coordinator

• Full-time ongoing
• $114,788 p.a. (pro-rata part-time), plus superannuation
• Berwick

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

You will be accountable for providing support for the development and delivery of future-oriented STEAM and Project-based Learning programs at the Casey Tech School. Find out more about Tech Schools at - www.vic.gov.au/tech-schools. 

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. 

The incumbent is a key and active participant of the Casey Tech School leadership team, who will ensure educational excellence, financial and budget success, create business growth and build and maintain a motivated, effective, respectful team and working environment.

Particular emphasis for this role will be on providing curriculum and technical expertise to support ‘project-based’ learning in the STEAM areas of Biomedical and Biochemical processes and emerging technologies in the Healthcare industry.

Your key accountabilities will be to:

• Supporting the Tech School Director and Head of Programs by contributing to the strategy development and operations of the Casey Tech School and 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 objectives and leading the engagement of industry and school partners.
• Deputising for Head of Programs as required.
• Supporting the Head of Programs in driving the embedding of curriculum programs on-site at Casey Tech School and within all partner schools across the region.
• Contributing to the development and design of teacher professional development plans to align with Casey Tech School and Chisholm strategies.
• Supporting the embedding of curriculum programs on-site at Casey Tech School and within all partner schools across the region.

ABOUT YOU

You will have a Graduate or Bachelor's qualification in Education and a qualification in any of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Maths disciplines.

Crucial to your success will be your proven track record in teaching STEAM disciplines within the educational sector and your work in the STEAM areas, particularly Biomedical and Biochemical processes; and emerging technologies in the Healthcare industry.

You are highly motivated and have a strong understanding of contemporary education pedagogies, including Project-Based Learning experimental, and discovery learning and have a strong interest in STEAM education and innovative STEAM industry practices.

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 9 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 Kim Bruce, Head of Programs on 1300 120 345.

Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

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