Maritime Programs Director and Industry Liaison Leader

Vocational Training Council / VTC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vocational Training Council seeks a Principal Lecturer to lead the strategic development of maritime-related programmes at the Maritime Services Training Institute and to oversee overall operations for efficient functioning.

You will plan resources, drive accreditation efforts, engage with industry, and contribute to new services while maintaining high training standards. Strong leadership, English/Chinese proficiency, and extensive supervisory experience are essential.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree and a post-graduate qualification in related discipline or equivalent.
• Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 1 (Seagoing) or Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 1 (Seagoing) or equivalent would be an advantage.
• At least 8 years’ relevant experience at supervisory level; shipboard experience would be an advantage.
• Good records of professional development and networking ability.
• Strong leadership, managerial, interpersonal, communication and team-building skills; able to work independently.
• Good proficiency in English and Chinese, Putonghua preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development of maritime related programmes and manage institute operations.
• Plan and review staff and resource provision and utilisation.
• Develop, validate and accredit programmes; participate in Programme Board(s) and other committees.
• Develop quality policies and monitor training standards.
• Maintain industry contacts and collaborate with industry bodies; establish partnerships.
• Develop new services and programmes (consultancy, corporate training, top-up degrees).
• Work with stakeholders to advance vocational education and training; supervise student projects when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Industry networking

Communication

Team-building

English and Chinese fluency

Public speaking

Independent work

Education

Recognised degree

Post-graduate qualification

Professional qualifications (advantage)

Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer) Class 1

Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 1

Job description

The Vocational Training Council seeks a Principal Lecturer to lead the strategic development of maritime-related programmes at the Maritime Services Training Institute and to oversee overall operations for efficient functioning.

You will plan resources, drive accreditation efforts, engage with industry, and contribute to new services while maintaining high training standards. Strong leadership, English/Chinese proficiency, and extensive supervisory experience are essential.