Department Manager Corrections Education Centre - Melbourne, Australia - Bendigo Kangan Institute

Bendigo Kangan Institute

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Melbourne, Australia

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Essendon

Role Type:
Full Time, Ongoing

About The Role:

Bendigo Kangan Institute is one of Victoria's largest TAFE providers.

As a Department Manager for Corrections, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the profile and market position in our Corrections Education Centre in alignment with our strategic vision.

Your leadership will be instrumental in guiding a multi-disciplinary team to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) while fostering strong industry relationships to ensure our educational offerings meet and exceed industry expectations.

You will lead by example, driving best practice educational delivery methods and course design to enhance the learning experience for our students.

Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and nurturing a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to maintaining our reputation for excellence.

We are excited about you because you have:

Tertiary Degree in business, management, or learning-related discipline and/or equivalent work experience or a Diploma or higher level in Adult Education.
Vocational qualification for specific learning areas or equivalent work experience preferred.
Current Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma in (TAE50116, TAE50216 or TAE50122) containing 200 hours of supervised practicum, or higher VET qualification, including TAEDEL502 Studies in Adult Learning Methodology, and TAERES501 Apply
Research to Training and Assessment Practices preferred.
Experience with effectively leading, engaging and developing teams to the attainment of organisational goals.
Ability to effectively translate strategic goals into a meaningful and measurable operational plan.
Sound commercial acumen and the ability to manage financial budgets and activities.
Demonstrated ability to deliver strong results against organisational goals for which the role is responsible.
A solid understanding of the Australian educational governance framework as it pertains to the team's activities (ASQA, VRQA and other regulatory bodies)
Highly developed relationship building and influencing skills.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to communicate effectively across large groups and deal with personal matters sensitively.
Strong problemsolving skills demonstrated through critical thinking and a high work ethic.
Current and valis Victorian driver's licence and ability to travel between BKI sites and workplaces.

We can offer you:

Professional development programs
Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Meaningful work that drives positive social impact and change

Position description below for your reference outlining key responsibilities of the role.

Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, Yorta Yorta Nations and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past present and emerging and cultural heritage, and we recognize their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. _
NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this advertised position at any stage.