Tonsley Technical College Industry Training Program Lead

**Department for Education**
**Job reference**: 677873
**Location**: 5042 - TONSLEY
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Tonsley Technical College: Shaping the Future of Technical Education in South Australia**

Tonsley Technical College will be a visionary institution that aims to revolutionize technical education in South Australia. The State Government is investing in Technical Colleges that will set the standard for excellence in their design, learning environment and delivery of skills-based training for school-enrolled students.

Tonsley Technical College, run in conjunction with the Australian Science and Mathematics School will be opening in 2026. Tonsley Technical College will be located in the Tonsley Innovation Precinct and built in tandem with Flinders University’s Factory of the Future, an industry focused research and capability-building facility.

Tonsley Technical College will offer three industry training programs focussing on industries in high demand such as Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering, Automotive and Energy, and Building and Construction. The college will partner with high-profile employers, training providers and higher education partners.

We are searching for exceptional leaders to join our dynamic team and drive the success of this transformative initiative.

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**Why Choose Us?**
- Lead Innovation: Shape the future of education by overseeing state-of-the-art facilities, equipped with cutting-edge equipment, to create an environment that fosters innovation and excellence.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive and collaborative team, working together to provide students with a holistic education that combines vocational training with academic excellence.
- Industry Connections: Forge strong partnerships with high-profile employers and training partners, establishing an innovative learning environment while nurturing industry connections.

**What you will do**:

- Educational Leadership: Support the development of professional learning environments by strengthening networks between teachers, trainers, industry and employer partners within and beyond Tonsley Technical College to foster dialogue, sharing, and constructive feedback to improve educational outcomes for students.
- Strategic Planning: Lead the implementation of a range of student support strategies including quality career education and guidance, wellbeing for learning and mentoring in the technical college and with employer partners.
- Positive outcomes: Lead a positive and constructive and working environment that is focused on quality student outcomes.

**What you will need**:

- Proven ability to establish sound and effective relationships and communication with staff, students, parents, and training providers to promote professional dialogue and a collaborative working culture resulting in improved educational outcomes for students.
- Proven ability to lead the designing and delivery of high-quality teaching approaches that foster student engagement and support learner growth.
- Experience in leading flexible industry pathway curriculum and educational reform including processes to engage community and industry stakeholders to establish pathways for students.

**What to Do Now**:
If you are an exceptional leader ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of students and shape the future of technical education, we want to hear from you Click the 'Apply' button below to start your journey with Tonsley Technical College today. Together, let's redefine excellence in education and transform the future of South Australia.

**Applications close**: 26/06/2025 11:30 PM

**Flexibility Statement**
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.