Vacancy Number: #400
Position Title: Education Manager Short Courses
Employment Type: Ongoing
FTE / Hours: Full Time – 1.0 (38.0 hours per week)
Department: VET Directorate
Location: Multi-Campus (as required)
Award / Agreement: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
Classification Level: EM 3
Salary: $140,753 per annum, plus superannuation
Applications Close: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Lead the delivery and growth of Short Courses, Institute Accredited Short Courses, Micro Credentials and specialised programs, supporting high-quality education, student outcomes and a commercially sustainable portfolio.
Melbourne Polytechnic has delivered hands-on, future-focused education for more than 110 years. Our people play a vital role in supporting students, industries and communities across Victoria.
In this role, you’ll enjoy:
- Leading educational excellence and innovation across teaching and learning
- Working collaboratively with passionate educators, industry partners and key stakeholders
- Contributing to strategic initiatives that improve student outcomes and organisational performance
- Flexible work arrangements, where applicable
- A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and continuous improvement
Reporting to the Director Vocational Education and Training, the Education Manager Short Courses provides educational, operational and people leadership for the delivery and growth of Short Courses, Institute Accredited Short Courses, Micro Credentials and other specialised programs within the Educational Excellence portfolio.
You will lead high-quality and compliant program delivery, workforce and resource management, student outcomes and the ongoing development of a contemporary and commercially sustainable short course portfolio.
A key focus of the role is identifying and developing new market opportunities, industry partnerships and education solutions that respond to workforce, industry and community needs. Working closely with Strategic Partnerships and Growth, industry, clients, subject matter experts and internal stakeholders, you will support portfolio expansion, enrolment and revenue growth while ensuring programs remain relevant, innovative and responsive to changing market demand.
What You'll Do
- Provide educational leadership for Short Courses, Institute Accredited Short Courses, Micro Credentials and other specialised programs, leading their planning, development, delivery, review and continuous improvement
- Lead contemporary, inclusive and learner-centred teaching, learning and assessment approaches, ensuring high-quality education products, resources and assessment practices that respond to learner, industry, workforce and community needs
- Lead and manage teaching and administrative staff, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, staff allocation, rostering, professional development, performance and team capability
- Lead approaches that support student engagement, participation, retention, progression and successful learning outcomes, including oversight of student progress, enrolment preparation, course commencement and the resolution of student concerns
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the Short Courses program area, including course setup, scheduling, staff rosters, delivery preparation, resources, facilities and associated systems and reporting requirements
- Prepare, manage and monitor program budgets, forecasts, enrolments, expenditure and revenue performance, ensuring effective resource allocation, financial viability and commercial sustainability
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with industry, employers, government, community organisations and other stakeholders, identifying opportunities for partnerships, new initiatives and program development
- Work collaboratively with Strategic Partnerships and Growth and other stakeholders to identify market, workforce and industry needs and develop relevant education solutions that support portfolio, enrolment and revenue growth
- Ensure Short Courses comply with applicable VET standards, legislative requirements, Melbourne Polytechnic policies and procedures and relevant quality frameworks
- Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement across the program area, including course review, moderation, validation, audit readiness and the identification and management of systemic compliance and quality risks
- Minimum five years’ experience working within a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation environment in an educational leadership capacity
- Demonstrated significant educational leadership experience in the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of vocational education and training programs and courses
- Demonstrated capability to lead staff in the design, implementation and evaluation of innovative teaching materials, education products and services
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the vocational education and training sector and the training requirements of relevant industries, with the ability to translate identified needs into appropriate program design and delivery
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing teaching and administrative teams, including workforce planning, recruitment,onboarding, staff allocation, rostering, professional development and performance management
- Demonstrated organisational capability in the planning, development, implementation, operation and review of education programs, including course setup, scheduling and management of staff rosters
- Ability to manage budgets, forecasts, resources and competing operational priorities while maintaining program quality and financial viability
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and use enrolment, student, workforce, financial and performance data to support decision-making and continuous improvement
- Demonstrated ability to identify and develop opportunities for program growth, industry engagement, new education products and commercially sustainable delivery, responding to market, workforce and industry trends
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships and partnerships with students, staff, industry clients, employers, government, community organisations and other stakeholders
- Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and educational counselling skills, together with highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyse complex educational, operational, staffing and student matters, exercise sound judgement, manage risk and implement practical solutions
- Demonstrated understanding of regulatory, quality and compliance requirements within the VET environment and the ability to lead continuous improvement
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace health, safety and wellbeing, equity, inclusion and quality assurance
Qualifications & Mandatory Checks
Appointment to this position is subject to meeting the qualification requirements under the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 and the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.
Teaching Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must meet the qualification requirements for Education Managers or Lead Educators under the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024.
You will have:
- Vocational qualification and current industry experience relevant to the courses offered within the program portfolio, where applicable.
- An approved AQF Level 6 (or higher) teaching qualification , as defined by the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024, which includes:
- Studies in adult learning methodology
- Studies in teaching in a vocational education environment
- Studies in applied research
- A minimum of 200 hours of supervised teaching practicum
- Demonstrated educational leadership capability appropriate to the role
Mandatory Checks
- A valid Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee)
- A National Police Check
How To Apply
through Melbourne Polytechnic's careers portal. You will be able to view the full Position Description and upload your documents online.
Please ensure you:
- Complete all pre-screening questions
- Upload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience align with the role
As part of your application, you will also be required to:
- Upload copies of your relevant vocational and teaching qualifications in the Qualifications section of the application.
- Provide your USI VET Transcript (if available) by:
- Including the USI transcript link (from your USI Student Portal) in your cover letter, and
- Uploading the USI transcript PDF in the Qualifications section.
Please ensure qualification documents are current, complete and clearly labelled.
File Requirements:
- Maximum file size: 2MB per document
- Preferred format: PDF (Word .doc or .docx accepted)
- Avoid special characters in file names (e.g. ! @ # % *)
Our selection process may include:
- An interview (in person or via Microsoft Teams)
- Reference checks
- Employment and qualification verification
We aim to provide a respectful and timely recruitment experience for all applicants.
For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected]
Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We value the knowledge, skills and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strongly encourage applications from First Nations candidates. We also welcome applications from people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women in underrepresented areas, and people of all genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.
