Department Manager

24 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Careers In Demand Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Lead with Purpose. Shape the Future of Electrical & Refrigeration Training.

If you've built your career in the electrical, refrigeration, and building services industries — and have transitioned into training or educational leadership — this is a role where your expertise and leadership truly matter.

Our client, a respected and progressive vocational education provider, is seeking a capable and values-driven leader to head up their Electrical & Refrigeration department. It's a pivotal position — responsible for inspiring teams, ensuring program excellence, and keeping teaching and training aligned with the future needs of Australian industry.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

This is the kind of role that gives you real purpose, professional stability, and the freedom to lead.

You'll enjoy:

  • A sense of purpose every day – helping shape the next generation of skilled tradespeople
  • Genuine work/life balance – hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and supportive culture
  • Professional respect – autonomy to lead your department and influence strategy
  • A stable and respected employer – with clear pathways for personal and career growth
  • Strong salary package – including generous super, leave options, and wellbeing benefits

What You'll Be Doing

You'll lead a talented team of educators and specialists to deliver exceptional outcomes across Electrical and Refrigeration programs.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Driving strategic planning, curriculum development, and compliance excellence
  • Leading and mentoring educators to deliver industry-relevant, high-quality training
  • Building partnerships with employers, regulators, and government stakeholders
  • Managing budgets, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Championing safety, inclusion, and student engagement across all delivery modes

About You

You're an experienced educational/ training leader with a strong foundation in the trades — and a proven ability to manage people, programs, and performance.

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification plus a trade or professional qualification in Electrical, Refrigeration, or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience in VET leadership, curriculum development, and assessment
  • Sound understanding of adult learning principles and competency-based training
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks within the VET sector
  • A track record of mentoring and developing teaching teams to achieve excellence
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with industry and government
  • A collaborative, values-driven leadership style focused on growth and impact
  • Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check

The Benefits

This role comes with a supportive environment and extensive employee benefits, including:

  • Hybrid working and flexible hours
  • Generous leave entitlements including parental and family support leave
  • Career progression and professional development programs
  • Health and wellbeing support – counselling, health checks, flu shots and EAP access
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing
  • Discounted short courses and on-campus services

Make a Real Difference

If you're ready to take a leadership role that blends industry expertise with educational purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience and motivation.

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