educational manager, health and community services

TAFE SA

Job reference: 697813

Location: - VARIOUS -

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Play a key leadership role in the future of trade training throughout S.A.
• Multiple positions available. Attractive salary packaging, leave provisions and professional development
• Salary $141,716p.a. + super

• Location: TAFE SA Campus to be negotiated

About Us:

TAFE SA is South Australia's leading vocational education and training (VET) institution that is committed to delivering high-quality education and fostering academic excellence. With a strong dedication to providing a nurturing and innovative learning environment, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Educational Manager to join our team.

The role:

Join our dynamic team as an Educational Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of education at TAFE SA in the following industries:

• Allied Health and Support (Allied Health Assistance, Health Services Assistance, Pathways to Health Studies, First Aid, Mental Health, Counselling, School Based Education Support and Outside School Hours Care)
• Individual Client Support (Ageing and Disability)
• Nursing

Working closely with the Faculty Dean, and in accordance with Faculty and TAFE SA Strategic Plans, you will lead the development and implementation of the academic framework, ensuring seamless alignment with TAFE SA's educational strategy and statutory quality standards. You will lead a team of educators and collaborate with other stakeholders to drive educational initiatives that empower our students to excel academically and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Envision and articulate a compelling future for TAFE SA, formulating clear goals, leading your team toward success through thoughtful decision making, effective communication and adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Human Resource Management: Ensure the implementation of appropriate human resource management policies, programs, and strategies to foster a productive and cooperative working environment.
• Future Focussed: Support the design of learning programs for current and future knowledge and skills needs with flexibility to provide learning opportunities as needed. Support students and expert educators with up-to-date innovations in pedagogy, learning techniques and technologies.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the delivery of high-quality, engaging education by implementing assessment and evaluation strategies, monitoring academic progress, and addressing any issues promptly.
• Industry and Community Relations: Develop and enhance relationships with major industries, government agencies, employer groups and communities. Identify emerging trends and developments and communicate this information to appropriate stakeholders to position TAFE SA as leaders in learning.
• Equal Employment and Education Opportunity: Provide direction and leadership to ensure the principles or equal employment and education opportunity, ethical practice, cultural diversity, and legislative requirements are known and applied by all stakeholders.

To be considered for this role you must have:

• An undergraduate degree in Adult or Vocational Education, and
• A Diploma in Management (Min AQF5) or a Graduate Certificate in Management
  
  Or
• Undergraduate degrees in both Adult or Vocational Education and Management
• Undergraduate Degree and formal Post Graduate qualifications in Adult or Vocational Education and Management

Strategic and People Leadership

• Proven experience in successfully leading a large team.
• Educational operations management experience.
• Strong knowledge of educational best practices and current trends.
• Excellent industry and government stakeholder partnering skills.
• Strong financial acumen, project management and strategic thinking experience.
• Trade or relevant professional qualifications and experience.
• Highly refined interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement educational strategies.

Benefits:

• Attractive salary packaging and employee benefits.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to quality ongoing professional development.
• A friendly and supportive workplace where you will work alongside likeminded people who make a difference.
• An organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Access to state-of-the-art educational resources.
• Workplace flexibility and the opportunity to work at various locations.

How to Apply:

If you are a passionate and forward-thinking educational leader who is ready to make a significant impact on the lives of students, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and vision for educational leadership at TAFE SA. For information on how to apply for this position, please refer to the application guidelines and Role Descriptor.

At TAFE SA we celebrate differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background and identity, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We believe that this approach to diversity and inclusion allows us to attract, recruit and engage the best team from the widest talent pool. We encourage applications from all communities, and we value respectful relationships based on empowerment.

Enquiries:

Associate Professor Matthew Leach

Faculty Dean

Health and Community Services

Applications close: 14/09/2025 11:45 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.