At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate VET programs, engage with schools and training providers, and enhance student opportunities.
- Company: Department of Education Victoria, committed to improving education and employment for young Victorians.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace, with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of vocational education and make a real difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in VET and strong communication skills are essential.
Join a passionate team dedicated to creating better education, training and employment opportunities for young Victorians. Two School VET Cluster Coordinator roles are available in the Inner East Melbourne Area. Based within the Jobs, Skills and Pathways Team, this role will involve travel throughout the area.
As a member of Schools and Regional Services (SRS), you will be part of a division that offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners.
Selection Criteria
- DE Values: Demonstrated ability to model behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values and support colleagues to adopt these behaviours and attitudes.
- Knowledge and proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in secondary school VET, including a strong understanding of DE, VCAA, VRQA, and ASQA policies and requirements.
- Relationships and stakeholder engagement: Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Communication: Demonstrated effective communication skills including oral and written skills when engaging with various stakeholders.
- Project Delivery: Demonstrated ability to translate policies and locally defined strategies into programs or projects.
- Flexibility and Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to respond quickly to change and work collaboratively.
Role
Join the Jobs, Skills and Pathways team as a Vocational Education and Training Cluster Coordinator and help shape the future of VET Clusters. In this role, you will work collaboratively with schools, training providers, and other education stakeholders to embed VET Clusters as the department's key framework for localised planning, delivery, and improved access to VET delivered to secondary school students.
Responsibilities
- Deliver critical management functions to support the implementation of the department's VET cluster policy and guidance.
- Manage the day-to-day activities and operations of the VET Cluster.
- Coordinate and manage cluster governance and operations groups.
- Identify and lead the planning and development of new programs and services.
- Monitor and evaluate cluster performance.
- Support school-based VET Coordinators.
- Engage in identifying trends in enrolments and planning to address potential access and provision gaps.
- Coordinate the cluster's transport needs.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships between cluster stakeholders.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. A current Victorian driver's licence is required.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.
Conditions of Employment
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
VET Cluster Coordinator – Inner East Melbourne employer: Department of Education Victoria
Mornington Special Developmental School is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and inclusive environment for both students and staff. With modern facilities and a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from collaborative support and a commitment to empowering students with intellectual disabilities. The school's family-friendly culture and community connections make it a rewarding place to work, where educators can truly make a difference in the lives of their students.
Contact Details:
Department of Education Victoria Recruitment Team
