Lead, Teacher Programs & Professional Learning

Department of Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education in Victoria seeks a Manager, Teacher Programs to lead the strategic support and implementation of teacher-facilitated professional learning programs, including leading a team of Principals in Residence and Expert Teacher in Residence.

This role sets direction, ensures quality and leads a high-performing team, delivering end-to-end program design, development and continuous improvement across the Teacher Programs unit and related partnerships.

Qualifications

• A qualification in education, project management, learning design or similar is desirable.
• Proven experience developing and leading high-performing teams to build capability and culture and achieve outcomes is essential.
• Experience in making evidence-based decisions that impact and improve operational and strategic functions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading the strategic design, development and continuous improvement of the Teacher Programs unit.
• Managing and developing a high-performing team delivering a subset of programs across the life cycle from inception to evaluation.
• Providing strategic advice on program direction, systems, policies and delivery models to stakeholders.
• Overseeing procurement, contracts and partnerships with external providers.
• Building partnerships to support innovation and system-wide impact.
• Monitoring program performance, risks and outcomes to align with strategy and priorities.
• Managing stakeholder relationships and resolving complex issues.
• Contributing to divisional and organisational strategy and business planning.

Skills

Professional learning

Project management

People leadership

Strategy & improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Prioritisation

Education

Education/learning design-related qualification

Job description

The Department of Education in Victoria seeks a Manager, Teacher Programs to lead the strategic support and implementation of teacher-facilitated professional learning programs, including leading a team of Principals in Residence and Expert Teacher in Residence.

This role sets direction, ensures quality and leads a high-performing team, delivering end-to-end program design, development and continuous improvement across the Teacher Programs unit and related partnerships.