Manager, Wmep

Lead a team of teachers and professionals to ensure the quality delivery of our WMEP Program:

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  Make a positive impact on the lives of our students:

- **This position is located at our Footscray Nicholson campus

About Us:

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual sector learning and research by 2028.

Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our _Strategic Plan :
_Start well, finish brilliantly.

One of the drivers "Thriving place to Study and Work" will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

Western Melbourne English Program (WMEP) focuses on EAL and CGEA courses that encourage students to develop their literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, and IT skills preparing them for pathways to future studies or entering the workforce.

The units delivered have a strong prominence on building macro skills using current and contextually resources tailored to addressing the demands of pathway industries.

Students will develop and practice their skills in interactive simulation labs, as well as gain real world experience in on and off campus that will be directly supervised by qualified teachers.

About the Role:

The Manager, Western Melbourne English Program (WMEP) is a pivotal role to the successful delivery of contemporary vocational education and training.

Its focus is leading and managing staff, planning programs and financial accountability of the WMEP Portfolio within the Centre of VU Transitions, which offers English as an additional language course for newly arrived migrants.

This position facilitates continuous development and growth to domestic students through the programs that are offered.

This position will be offered on ongoing full-time basis at the classification level of Senior Educator Level 3, salary of $120,509 per annum, 38 hours per week plus 11% employer superannuation contribution.

About You:

VU's collaborative working environment will help you thrive and achieve the best outcomes for yourself, the solutions you manage and the diverse teams you inspire.

You will have:

• Experience in tertiary teaching environments focused on contemporary learnercentred and flexible education, including online platforms.
• A mastery of pedagogy, innovative instructional design and delivery methods, and online teaching tools.
• Exceptional people management skills and experience are essential.
• Ability and passion to contribute to business development activities and excel in a commercial environment.
• A high standard of interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to develop effective stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes.
• Experience in process and project management within environments marked by competing priorities, tight deadlines, and diverse stakeholders.
• Initiative, curiosity and willing to tackle challenges within a multidisciplinary and multicampus team. A multisector perspective and understanding of key issues in Vocational Education and Training (VET), Higher Education, and Industry, which informs development and implementation initiatives.

What We Offer:

How to Apply:

• Your
  resume:
• A statement addressing the
  Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description.

Applications close on Sunday 12 May 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)



NOTE:
Applications which do not address the key selection criteria will NOT be considered.

Our Commitment to Protecting Country:

VU honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect or Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country.

We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

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