Program Coordinator, Corrections

Description:

Utilise your industry background and expertise within the VET sector to support Federation TAFE at Barwon Southwest Region Prisons.

• Federation TAFE –Barwon Southwest
• Full-time, continuing appointment commencing 2 June 2025
• EM1 - $117,038 p.a. plus 11% superannuation

Position closing date: 13/04/2025 Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education. About the role Federation TAFE is home to vocational education and training delivered by Federation University Australia and offers a broad range of quality education and training programs, reflecting state and national priorities that address the training needs of individuals and industry. The position is required to manage the day-to-day operations, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of teaching and education services contracted with Corrections Victoria. Reporting to the Head of Corrections Education, you will:

• plan and coordinate the development, maintenance and delivery of Vocational Education Training (VET) programs;
• coordinate the development, review, modification and continuous improvement of teaching and assessment;
• coordinate the preparation, maintenance and evaluation of teaching and learning resources, course and delivery plans and student feedback for all program and timetable programs;
• liaise with Corrections management and participate in scheduled meetings, activities and networks; and
• lead and supervise all teaching and support staff.

About you You will have experience in effective management of teaching and support staff, course documentation, learning and teaching resources and VET courses/programs. You will have demonstrated:

• ability to manage resources within budget, business objectives and contractual obligations;
• ability to lead, manage and develop a team of teaching staff;
• communication and interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining industry relationships; and
• a Victorian Police Record Check.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements. How to apply Please apply by Sunday, 13 April 2025. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 28 April 2025. Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two pages.
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