The Schools and Regional Project Lead is a senior specialist and strategic implementation role within the Professional Educator College, responsible for leading the design, implementation and review of major VET Workforce Project initiatives across secondary schools and regional Victoria.
As the Schools & Regional Project Lead, your key responsibilities include:
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Lead the VET Workforce Project initiatives into regional, remote and schools-based delivery models.
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Design and implement scalable approaches for trades, school-based VET and regional workforces.
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Guide senior leaders and governance groups on place-based program implementation.
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Lead regional and schools-based research, workforce intelligence and implementation planning.
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Establish project delivery plans, milestones, operational models and reporting processes.
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Lead end-to-end delivery of schools and regional components across multiple initiatives.
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Lead high-level engagement, negotiation and partnership development with:
- Secondary schools, principals and VET coordinators
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Regional TAFEs
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Regional Pathways Workforce (RPW) partners
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Government and system stakeholders (as directed)
- Accountable for stakeholder adoption of project initiatives and technology systems
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Oversee input into Training Needs Analysis, consultations and workforce intelligence processes.
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Lead and manage the Schools and Regional Business Partner.
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Provide direction, performance support and capability development.
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Establish and lead a CoP for regional and school-based VET educators, with a trade’s priority.
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Guide CoP engagement, communications and participation strategies.
ABOUT YOU
You are a highly motivated individual with demonstrated leadership capability, including managing staff, developing capability and driving performance.
Qualifications required for the role:
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Relevant degree and postgraduate qualification, or equivalent combination of extensive management, leadership and specialist expertise in education, workforce development, regional delivery, schools engagement or project/program leadership.
Skills and Experience (Essential)
- Extensive experience leading complex program delivery across multiple stakeholders, partners and environments.
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Demonstrated specialist expertise in VET, schools, regional delivery or workforce development.
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Strong ability to translate strategy into scalable operational and place-based delivery models.
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Proven experience providing authoritative advice to senior leaders, governance groups and stakeholders.
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High-level stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills across system and sector contexts.
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
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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.
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Professional Development- continue to grow your career
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Networking Opportunities with Industry Partners
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State of the art facilities on our campuses
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Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
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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:
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a cover letter
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your resume
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contact details of three (3) referees
Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:
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Verified copies of all qualifications and transcripts as listed on resume.
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Current & Valid Working with Children Check (Employee and not Volunteer)
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Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
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Verified Police Check (at employee expense)
Applications for this position close at 9am, Monday 15 June 2026.
If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact David Christy, Manager Professional Educator 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 Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
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