Strategic Executive Manager, Schools & Growth

Australian National Memorial Theatre Ltd; Saint Kilda Junction; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Melbourne is seeking an Executive Manager – Schools to lead the administration and strategic growth of its Ballet and Drama Schools. This senior role reports to the CEO and oversees the Directors of Ballet and Drama.

You will expand visibility, viability and success through recruitment, optimized operations, sector engagement and robust planning, while ensuring compliance and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational environment with regulatory standards (RTO 2025, ASQA).
• TAE40116 or equivalent compliance qualification required.
• WBCC/Child Safety/Police Check and First Aid Level 2 required.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and strategic growth of Ballet and Drama Schools.
• Oversee Directors of Ballet and Drama; report to CEO.
• Ensure RTO compliance, child safety, student wellbeing, and sector engagement across Australia and internationally.
• Develop scholarships, sponsorships and donor initiatives with Philanthropic Development & Marketing.

Skills

Interest in performing arts

Flexibility including evenings/weekend

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

RTO Standards 2025 & ASQA scope amendments

TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment / Compliance qualification

Working with Children Check / Child Safety Certification / Police Check / First Aid Level 2

Tools

PRISMS & CRICOS knowledge

Invoicing & financial procedures

Job description

The National Melbourne is seeking an Executive Manager – Schools to lead the administration and strategic growth of its Ballet and Drama Schools. This senior role reports to the CEO and oversees the Directors of Ballet and Drama.

You will expand visibility, viability and success through recruitment, optimized operations, sector engagement and robust planning, while ensuring compliance and safeguarding.