Head of Teacher Programs & Learning Excellence

Department of Education & Training, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education & Training, Victoria seeks a Manager, Teacher Programs to lead the design and delivery of high-impact professional learning for teachers and school leaders across government, Catholic and independent sectors. You will guide a team of Principals in Residence and Expert Teachers, setting direction and ensuring quality.

With a strong emphasis on evidence-informed practice, you will oversee program portfolios, build partnerships and drive system-wide impact while aligning

Qualifications

• A qualification in education, project management or similar is desirable.
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams to build capability and culture is essential.
• Experience making evidence-based decisions that impact operations and strategy is essential.
• Strong knowledge of professional learning principles and stakeholder engagement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic design, development and continuous improvement of the Teacher Programs unit.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team delivering a subset of programs and projects across the lifecycle.
• Provide strategic advice on program direction, systems, processes, and policies to stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement, contracts and partnerships with external providers.
• Build partnerships to support system-wide impact and monitor outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Foster complex stakeholder relationships and contribute to divisional planning.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Education or related field

Public administration/policy knowledge

Tools

Procurement

Contract management

Policy frameworks

Job description

The Department of Education & Training, Victoria seeks a Manager, Teacher Programs to lead the design and delivery of high-impact professional learning for teachers and school leaders across government, Catholic and independent sectors. You will guide a team of Principals in Residence and Expert Teachers, setting direction and ensuring quality.

With a strong emphasis on evidence-informed practice, you will oversee program portfolios, build partnerships and drive system-wide impact while aligning