Director of Education & Learning Innovation

William Angliss Institute of TAFE; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

William Angliss Institute of TAFE in Melbourne is seeking an accomplished and collaborative executive to join the Institute as Director Education. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and contributing as a member of the Executive Group, the Director Education will provide strategic leadership across the Institute’s education portfolio.

The position is responsible for aligning educational operations with the Institute’s strategic priorities, regulatory obligations and performance

Qualifications

• relevant postgraduate qualifications and significant executive leadership experience in vocational education, higher education or a comparable complex public-sector environment
• demonstrated experience leading large and diverse educational operations
• extensive knowledge of the Victorian vocational education sector, higher education environment and associated regulatory requirements
• proven experience leading organisational strategy, transformation, change and continuous improvement
• exceptional people leadership and workforce-development capability
• strong financial, operational and resource-management experience
• highly developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills
• demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice to Executive, Board and government stakeholders
• outstanding communication, relationship-management and decision-making capability
• a strong commitment to student-centred practice, inclusion and educational excellence
• behaviours aligned with the William Angliss Institute values of Authenticity, Innovation, Connection and Respect
• Experience across both TAFE and higher education, educational transformation, international education or transnational delivery will be highly regarded. Knowledge of the tourism, events, foods and hospitality industries would also be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• provide strategic leadership and direction for educational delivery across the Institute
• lead the achievement of educational, operational and strategic objectives
• promote excellence and innovation in teaching, learning and assessment
• drive continuous improvement and contemporary educational practice
• lead initiatives that improve student engagement, progression, completion and graduate outcomes
• ensure compliance with vocational education, higher education, funding and regulatory requirements
• lead workforce planning, succession and capability development for a highly skilled and future-focused educational workforce
• build influential relationships with industry, government, regulators, community organisations and education partners
• manage the Education Division’s human, financial, physical and information resources
• contribute to Institute-wide governance, strategic planning and organisational leadership as a member of the Executive Group.
• The position will also lead quality assurance and continuous improvement across educational operations, oversee educational audits, and maintain compliance with applicable ASQA, TEQSA and other regulatory requirements.

Job description

William Angliss Institute of TAFE in Melbourne is seeking an accomplished and collaborative executive to join the Institute as Director Education. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and contributing as a member of the Executive Group, the Director Education will provide strategic leadership across the Institute’s education portfolio.

The position is responsible for aligning educational operations with the Institute’s strategic priorities, regulatory obligations and performance