Description:
- Full Time, Ongoing Role - Annual Salary $114,788 + Super
- Located at our Fairfield campus, we provide secure onsite parking.
- Manage the Jewellery program at Melbourne Polytechnic by supporting staff and students
About the Organisation:
Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus, delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.
At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.
About the Role:
Provide educational leadership to staff and students across the department programs and support the operational activities including quality assurance, student and staff issues, student progress and recruitment of students and staff.
Duties:
- Coordinate courses relevant to the department as delegated by the Manager.
- Provide educational leadership at a high level for staff and students within the program/s on educational related matters.
- Work with the Manager and Learning and Teaching department to show improvements to student outcomes and Lead Teacher development
- Oversee curriculum re-design for the future in line with industry and strategic needs and recommend new innovations to ensure curriculum is current and of a high quality.
- Effectively liaise with industry to understand for the validation of current training and implementation of future training options.
- Conduct performance discussions for Lead Teachers and teaching staff where required
- Develop a professional development plan for staff in line with future needs of the department.
- Liaise with the International Office in relation to inbound and outbound overseas students.
- Allocate duties and rosters fairly across the department.
- Develop strategies within the department to ensure ongoing growth.
- Work with departmental staff to show improvements in student outcomes and develop lead teachers accordingly
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Melbourne Polytechnic’s key stakeholders.
- Ensure integration of department activities across other departments within the programs
- Research and recommend new technologies and innovations to enhance the learning experience.
- Ensure Quality Assurance procedures are followed within the Department and to assist in Quality Audits as appropriate.
- Oversee and develop program staff in all aspects of the day to day role.
- Provide advice in the preparation of program budgets to the Manager.
- Participate in department meetings and industry meetings as required.
- Coordinate and manage the administration in conjunction with lead teachers of the programs by:
- Identifying staffing needs and recruitment of staff
- Development of position descriptions
- Identify requirements for professional development
- Conduct performance reviews for Lead Teachers
- Management of annual reports and student results and progress
- Selection and Assessment of intending students
- Maintenance of class attendance roles
- Implementing new technologies
- Managing teacher absences
- Promote Department programs and training services through activities including information sessions and expos
- Manage student grievances where applicable in accordance with institute procedures.
For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the position description .
Skills and Experience Required:
- A degree or Diploma relevant to courses offered with the department.
- TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40110) including Design and Develop Assessment Tools (TAEASS502) and Address Adult language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills (TAELLN411) or (TAELLN401A)
- 5 years’ experience working within the Jewellery industry.
- A sound knowledge of the diverse areas within the Jewellery and Object design department and a background in an industry related to the departments courses. Especially understanding of apprenticeships as applied to Jewellery.
- Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead and manage a team of staff in the design, implementation and evaluation of innovative teaching materials, products and services.
- Evidence of ability to lead and manage teaching staff and to work within required timelines.
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills in the planning, development, implementation, operation and review of programs to achieve a quality-learning environment for students and staff.
- A sound knowledge and understanding of the vocational education and training sector, and of the training requirements of relevant industries and ability to meet these needs through program design and assessment. Especially knowledge and experience in transitioning courses and coordinating curriculum.
- Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal communication, leadership, negotiating and educational counselling skills that will enable success with students, industry clients, peers and management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to Occupational Health and Safety, Anti-Discrimination, Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement.
- Current Working with Children Check (Employee) - mandatory .
- Valid National Police check – mandatory .
- Knowledge of current issues in higher education and vocational education and training particularly as they relate to the areas taught within the school – desirable.
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered
- Current CV
- Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description )
For further information on the role, please contact the hiring manager via email: andrewgannon@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au or via phone: (03) 9269 8932 .
If you email us, please make sure you put the job title and job number in the subject line.
Please note, applications received via email will not be considered - you must apply via the website.
Candidates must hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). A lodgement receipt is not a valid alternative; the approval email with the lodgement of a WWCC card number can be accepted.
A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.
We will be shortlisting immediately. Don’t delay, apply today!
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Diversity and Inclusion
Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm.
We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.