Program Manager, Renewable Energy and Engineering

Federation University Australia is hiring a full-time Program Manager for Renewable Energy and Engineering at their Ballarat campus. The role involves leading teaching staff, managing program delivery, and ensuring quality education and student experiences. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, knowledge of VET regulatory requirements, and experience in vocational education. The position requires a valid Working With Children Check.
Provide leadership and management of activities of staff delivering teaching programs within Renewable Energy and Engineering.
• Federation TAFE - Ballarat Campus
• Full-time, continuing appointment
• At attractive remuneration package

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

You will be responsible for multiple program areas, providing leadership and management of activities to staff delivering teaching programs within Renewable Energy and Engineering. In addition, you will have accountability for delivery of quality education, positive student experiences and customer outcomes.

You will:
• lead a multi-disciplinary teaching team to achieve excellence in teaching and learning;
• manage recruitment, induction, probation, 'Your growth matters' Workday based performance review process for staff;
• lead and manage the planning, delivery, assessment and evaluation of VET programs; and
• manage the day-to-day planning, scheduling, development, implementation and delivery of programs.

About you

You will possess professional knowledge and a strong understanding of regulatory and contractual requirements in the VET sector with considerable experience in effective leadership and management of staff. In addition, you will have demonstrated ability to lead the design, development, delivery and evaluation of innovative, customised, high quality vocational education and training.

You will possess demonstrated:
• knowledge and application of Training and Assessment Strategies;
• ability to propose and implement a range of programs / courses for future delivery;
• ability to manage and monitor budgets and contribute to commercial targets; and
• understanding and application of the ASQA's RTO standards and proven ability to meet these standards in an operational setting.

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 2024

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

To view the position description, please visit https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/federation/Federation_Careers

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If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.

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