Educational Manager - Electrical

Description:

• Full time ongoing position commencing June 2025
• Attractive salary packaging, leave provisions and professional development
• Salary $139,622p.a. + superannuation

We are seeking an experienced Educational Manager to join the Future, Industry and Trade team.

About TAFE SA
Awarded the Training Provider of the Year at the 2021, 2022 and 2024 SA Training Awards, TAFE SA ensures its students have access to quality education and skills training across regional and metropolitan locations in South Australia.

TAFE SA is South Australia’s leading vocational education and training (VET) institution that is committed to delivering high-quality education and fostering academic excellence. With a strong dedication to providing a nurturing and innovative learning environment, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Educational Manager to join our team.

About the role

Join our dynamic team as the Educational Manager in Electrical and play a key role in shaping the future of education at TAFE SA. Working closely with the Dean of Faculty, Future Industry and Trade, you will lead the development and implementation of the academic framework, ensuring seamless alignment with TAFE SA’s educational strategy and statutory quality standards. You will lead a team of educators and collaborate with other stakeholders to drive educational initiatives that empower our students to excel academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Envision and articulate a compelling future for TAFE SA, formulating clear goals, leading your team toward success through thoughtful decision making, effective communication and adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Human Resource Management: Ensure the implementation of appropriate human resource management policies, programs, and strategies to foster a productive and cooperative working environment.
• Future Focussed: Support with the design of learning programs for current and future knowledge and skills needs with flexibility to provide learning opportunities as needed. Support students and expert educators with up-to-date innovations in learning techniques and technologies.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the delivery of high-quality education by implementing assessment and evaluation strategies, monitoring academic progress, and addressing any issues promptly.
• Industry and Community Relations: Develop and enhance relationships with major industries, government agencies, and employer groups. Identify emerging trends and developments and communicate this information to appropriate stakeholders to position TAFE SA as leaders in learning.
• Equal Employment and Education Opportunity: Provide direction and leadership to ensure the principles or Equal Employment and Education opportunity, ethical practice, Cultural Diversity, and legislative requirements are known and applied by all stakeholders.

To be considered for this role, it is desirable that you have:

• Proven experience in successfully leading a large team.
• Educational operations management experience.
• Strong knowledge of educational best practices and current trends.
• Excellent industry and government stakeholder partnering skills.
• Strong financial acumen, project management and strategic thinking experience.
• Trade or relevant professional qualifications and experience.
• Highly refined interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement educational strategies.

Benefits:

• Attractive salary packaging and employee benefits.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to quality ongoing professional development.
• A friendly and supportive workplace where you will work alongside likeminded people who make a difference.
• An organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Access to state-of-the-art educational resources.
• Workplace flexibility and the opportunity to work at various locations.

The successful candidate must have:

• An undergraduate degree in Adult or Vocational Education, and
• A Diploma in Management (Min AQF5) or a Graduate Certificate in Management
  Or
• Undergraduate degrees in both Adult or Vocational Education and Management
• Undergraduate Degree and formal Post Graduate qualifications in Adult or Vocational Education and Management

Special Conditions
The successful applicant is required to demonstrate having a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to being employed. Applicants who do not hold a WWCC will need to apply at Department of Human Services (DHS).

• Out of hours work will be required.
• Intrastate and interstate travel and overnight absences may be required.
• Incumbent will be required to participate in the department’s Performance Development Program.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.

Application Instructions
If you are a passionate and forward-thinking educational leader who is ready to make a significant impact on the lives of students, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and vision for educational leadership at TAFE SA. Applications must be submitted online. For more information on the role and application process, please refer to the application guidelines and attached Role Description .
Your application should address the Key Selection Criteria, providing examples of how your skills and experience align with the role. If you have additional skills that would enable you to excel in this position, we encourage you to highlight them in your application. Online applications close April 10, 2025.

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement
At TAFE SA, we ensure our workplaces are safe, inclusive, supportive, and respectful. We do not accept discrimination, harassment, or violence of any kind. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and people living with disability.

TAFE SA offers a range of work options to attract and retain great staff, including part-time. We support employees to manage their work-life balance at all stages of their lives. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Enquiries:
Nigel Blake
Educational Manager
P: 872103795
E: nigel.blake@tafesa.edu.au

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.