As the Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision and operational excellence of our programs. You will be responsible for defining and implementing innovative programs and initiatives within the department, while also enhancing the overall profile and reputation of the team. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with fellow Managers and the VET executive team to drive the strategic initiatives outlined in our current VET roadmap. Reporting directly to the Director of Health Science & Community, you will support the achievement of departmental objectives and assess the feasibility of new initiatives, ensuring they align with our VET Roadmap. Your leadership and strategic mindset will be instrumental in delivering high-quality programs that make a meaningful impact.


About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• A sound knowledge and demonstrated significant experience and understanding of Vocational Education and Training sector disciplines and the requirements of relevant industries or partners.
• Demonstrated experience in high level planning, organisational and complex problem-solving skills which enable business units to achieve performance targets and budgets.
• A proven ability to negotiate, collaborate and foster strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Excellent people leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to effectively support a team in the delivery of innovative teaching and learning courses.
• Demonstrated ability to foster and promote an inclusive, healthy and safe learning environment and provide support and advice to a diverse range of students and clients.

Qualifications

• AQF5 level (or above) Qualification in Education; OR
• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; OR
• Relevant Vocational qualification; OR
• Mixture of all of the above

**This position is open only to applicants who have work rights in Australia


About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.


To Apply
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Applications Close: Sunday October 27th, 11 PM
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.
For a confidential conversation about your accessibility needs or to offer feedback on how we can enhance our recruitment processes to accommodate any adjustments you may require, please contact Swinburne’s Disability Confident Recruitment at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.


Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.
Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant