Program Leader Community Services

3 days ago

Preston, Australia Melbourne Polytechnic Full time

**INSPIRED**BY CURIOSITY.**UNITED**BY PURPOSE.**COMMITTED**TO YOU.**Vacancy Number**:80**Position Title**:Program Leader Community Services**Employment Type**:Ongoing Full Time**Department**:Human Services and Education**Location**:Preston**Award Classification**:Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024**Salary**:$125,131 p.a plus superannuation**Hours per Week**:38

**Why Join Us**:
Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in practical, real-world education since 1912. We offer:

- Industry-led, hands-on training
- Inclusive, future-focused environments
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
- A culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and care

**About the Role**:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Program Leader to join our Human Services and Education team. In this role, you will provide high-level educational leadership, coordinate program delivery, and ensure quality assurance across the Community, CYFI and Mental Health training areas.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and manage teaching staff across the department
- Coordinate course delivery, timetables, and teaching rosters
- Oversee recruitment, induction, and performance reviews of staff
- Ensure alignment with Training & Assessment Strategies (TAS)
- Drive curriculum innovation and industry engagement
- Monitor student progression and implement early intervention strategies
- Maintain compliance with quality assurance and audit requirements
- Promote programs through community engagement and events
- Manage budgets and ensure financial sustainability of programs

**Skills and Experience Required**:

- Degree relevant to Community Services, Mental Health, or related fields
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)
- AQF 5/6 qualification with adult learning methodology and practicum
- Minimum 5 years’ industry experience
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Proven ability to design and evaluate innovative teaching materials
- Sound knowledge of vocational education and training sector
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and counselling skills
- Understanding of compliance, OH&S, and continuous improvement practices
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (desirable)

**Additional Requirements**:

- A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- A National Police Check

**How to Apply**:

- Complete all pre-screening questions
- Upload your **CV**and **cover letter**(max. 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes align with the **Key Skills and Experience**in the PD

**File Requirements**:

- Each file must be under 2MB
- **PDF**format is preferred (also accepts.doc or.docx)

**Selection Process**:
Our process includes:

- An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)
- Reference checks
- Employment and qualification verification

**Questions?**:
Contact: Recruitment Team

Applications close **:Monday 11 August 2025**

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