Head of Programs

3 weeks ago

Greensborough, Australia Melbourne Polytechnic Full time

**POSITION NUMBER**

3815
- **DEPARTMENT**

Curriculum Innovation and Teaching Excellence
- **ROLE TYPE**

Non-teaching
- **JOB TYPE**

Full time
- **CONTRACT**

Ongoing
- **LOCATION**

Greensborough
- **APPLICATIONS CLOSE**

10 April 2024**HEAD OF PROGRAMS**:

- **Annual Salary $114,000 - $121,680 + Superannuation**:

- **Newly created role, seeking dedicated and innovative leader as Head of Programs to help inspire the next generation of thought thinkers, working with a cohort of 30,000 secondary students.**:

- **Melbourne Polytechnic offer Flexible Working, this role is based out of our Greensborough Campus. We are close to public transport and provide secure onsite parking, onsite Café and local shopping centre a short drive away**

**About the Organisation**:
Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.

At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.

**About the Role**:
The Head of Programs - Tech School, leads the development and delivery of future-focused STEAM and Project-Based Learning programs at the Tech School. The focus of the role is on program development and creating a community of practice, through consultation with partner schools, industry and key stakeholders to deliver leading-edge technology rich programs that supports the advanced education and training that secondary students need to flourish in the rapidly changing global economy. The Tech School is strongly linked to the local and growing industries of Health and Social Assistance, Entrepreneurship, Scientific and Technical Services, Food and Fibre and Advanced Manufacturing.

The Head of Programs - Tech School is responsible for championing excellence in learning, utilising a range of evidence-based pedagogies, promoting innovation in the development of programs, learning resources, and teacher professional learning, to lead to the delivery of cutting-edge, STEAM-based, discovery and innovative learning programs in the Tech School, mapped to Victorian Curriculum.

This position requires a demonstrable understanding of the secondary or tertiary education sector, as well as experience leading a team of educators. Strong organisation and communication skills, and a commitment to innovative learning and a passion for the fields of science, technology, engineering, Arts and mathematics (STEAM) are essential.

This role reports to the Director and plays a key and active part of the leadership team, working to ensure educational excellence, student and stakeholder satisfaction, creating business growth and building and maintaining a motivated, effective, respectful team and working environment.

**Duties**:
**People Leadership**
- Deputise for Director as required.
- Manage staff schedules and resources for all delivery modes of education and community programs.
- Encourage and mentor colleagues to undertake relevant professional development and maintain own professional knowledge at a high standard

**Business Growth**
- Support the Tech School Director by contributing to the strategy development and operations of the Tech School
- Drive the development and implementation of student experience and retention strategies to improve early engagement, satisfaction and success

Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and methods to ensure improved performance and quality of learner outcomes
- Critically evaluate underperforming areas and implement solutions in consultation with the Director.

**Service Excellence**
- Lead the engagement of school partners and drive integration of Tech School programs in partner school's curriculum.
- Lead the design and development of the Tech School‘s STEAM, project-based and problem-based programs, aligned with the Victorian Curriculum
- Lead the co-design of curriculum programs with partner school teachers and embed into schools

For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the **position description**.

**Skills and Experience Required**:
**Essential**
- Education qualification - Graduate Degree or postgraduate degree (or higher)
- Qualifications / Experience in any of Health, Science, Maths, Engineering, or Technology disciplines
- Registered with VIT or the ability to undertake registration.

**Desirable**
- Familiarisation with technologies such as coding, virtual reality, 3D printing, gaming, robotics, electronics, etc.

**Skills and Experience**
- Strong i

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