As an Education Manager, Foundation College, your key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and delegate tasks to the team to deliver operational outcomes including Teacher Performance, timetabling, resource allocation, teacher loads and student progress
- Lead and manage teachers, including supervision, performance, professional and vocational currency and development requirements
- Lead the design, development, delivery and evaluation of innovative, customised, high-quality vocational education and training responses for identified students and clients
- Examine and make recommendations on alternative flexible delivery strategies
- Maximise student engagement, retention, satisfaction and a positive teaching environment through collaboration with the Student Experience team
- Implement methods and strategies to support learners including mentoring and work preparation programs, study skills support, alternative delivery and assessment methodologies, and communication strategies
- Maintain a respectful, and safe environment free from discrimination, bullying and harassment.
ABOUT YOU
You are a highly motivated individual with well-developed skills in the delivery and development of contemporary educational programs, approaches and developments that meet learner, industry and community needs.
Qualifications required for the role
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or qualifications that meet the Standards for RTOs 2025
- Post Graduate TESOL qualification or extensive industry experience of 5 years or more
- Adult Teaching qualification at AQF 6 level or higher
- Vocational qualifications relevant to or above the level required and industry currency
- Registration with professional bodies as required for the teaching discipline
ABOUT US
Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.
We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.
At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.
Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.
WHAT WE OFFER
- An Inclusive work culture – Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education
- Professional Development – continue to grow your career as you nurture your students
- Networking Opportunities with Industrial Partners
- State of the art facilities on our campuses
- Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
- Free Employee Assistance Program – get the support you want. Its confidential.
If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application!
Important information about your application
Your application should include:
- a cover letter
- your resume
- contact details of three (3) referees.
Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:
- Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume
- Current valid Employee Working with Children Check
- Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
- Verified National Police Check
Applications for this position close at 9am on Thursday, 9 July 2026.
If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact
Claire Gregory, Education Manager 2, Foundation College at [email protected]
We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing
[email protected].
Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
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