Academic Leadership Position at Melbourne Polytechnic

7 days ago


Fairfield, Queensland, Australia Melbourne Polytechnic Full time

About Melbourne Polytechnic

Melbourne Polytechnic is a renowned institution dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative education and training since 1912. Our applied focus and commitment to excellence have earned us a reputation as a leader in vocational training.

We pride ourselves on providing students with unique learning experiences, guided by teachers with real-world expertise. Our team is passionate about creating personalized pathways, flexible study options, and comprehensive learning support to ensure students reach their full potential.

Director of Professional Teaching Practice Role

We seek an exceptional Academic Leader to lead our Professional Teaching Practice Unit. As Director, you will be responsible for driving excellence in teaching, supporting VET/HE/Foundation courses, and fostering continuous improvement within the organization.

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to collaborate with teaching departments, the Curriculum Unit, and subject matter experts to strategically develop teaching practice within a continuous improvement environment. You will play a key role in implementing the Melbourne Polytechnic Strategic Plan (Learning is the Heartbeat) and the Melbourne Polytechnic Education Plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the Professional Teaching Practice team to facilitate continuous improvement in individual and organizational educational capability.
  • Develop and implement strategies to promote excellence in educational practice through effective internal and external communications.
  • Manage processes to evaluate and improve the implementation of strategic educational initiatives and offerings.
  • Influence an organisational culture of collaborative approaches and agreed standards to improve educational practice.
  • Provide authoritative advice and guidance in the development and implementation of best practice learning & teaching and educational leadership approaches.

Requirements

  • A current Working With Children Check Card (Employee).
  • A degree or postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field with relevant management and educational leadership related experience at a senior level.
  • Demonstrated educational leadership with the ability to lead and manage a team to deliver positive outcomes in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead the implementation of effective development in educational capability across an organization.
  • High-level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate to achieve shared outcomes.

Salary Information

The estimated annual salary for this position is $330,000, inclusive of superannuation. This figure is based on industry benchmarks and takes into account the requirements of the role, the location, and the organization's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.



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