Manager, Program Development and Growth

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

We’re looking for a visionary leader with a passion for delivering high-quality programs. Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager to join our team and make a significant impact on our department's success.

As the Manager of Program Development & Growth, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our department. Your primary responsibility will be to provide strategic vision, leadership, and operational management to ensure the delivery of exceptional programs. You will have the opportunity to scope and implement innovative initiatives that will elevate our department's profile and reputation.

Collaboration will be key in this role, as you will work closely with other Managers and the VET executive team to execute the current VET roadmap strategic initiatives. Your expertise and insights will contribute to the overall success of our organization.

Reporting directly to the Director of Health Science & Community, you will have the support and guidance needed to manage departmental objectives effectively. You will also be responsible for assessing the feasibility of new initiatives and implementing them in alignment with the VET Roadmap.

To excel in this role, you should possess strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a proven track record in program development and growth. Your ability to think outside the box and drive innovation will be highly valued.

**About You**
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- A sound knowledge and demonstrated significant experience and understanding of the educational area and training sector disciplines and the requirements That align within the Health, Science and Community portfolio.
- Demonstrated experience in high level planning, organisational and complex problem-solving skills which enable business units to achieve performance targets and budgets.
- A proven ability to negotiate, collaborate and foster strong relationships both internally and externally.
- Excellent people leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to effectively lead a team in the delivery of innovative teaching and learning courses.
- Demonstrated ability to foster and promote an inclusive, healthy and safe learning environment and provide support and advice to a diverse range of students and clients.

**Qualifications**
- AQF5 level (or above) Qualification in Education; OR
- Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; OR
- Relevant Vocational qualification; OR
- Combination of all of the above

**About Swinburne of Technology**
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

**To Apply**
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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**Applications Close: Sunday February 18th at 11PM**

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

**Equity and Diversity**
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**

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