Partnership Placement Strategic Manager

Holmesglen Institute is a leading provider of vocational and higher education in Victoria, with over 40 years of experience and 140,000 graduates. As one of the largest government-owned TAFEs, we offer 600+ courses across multiple campuses, including Chadstone, Moorabbin, Glen Waverley, Eildon, and Melbourne's CBD. Our hands-on learning approach is supported by state-of-the-art facilities and strong industry partnerships, ensuring students gain the skills needed for successful careers. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages both staff and students to grow, innovate, and make a positive community impact.

The Opportunity:

• Full-Time | Ongoing contract of employment.
• PW8 $104,883 - $114,252 per annum pro rata + 12% super + leave loading (dependent on qualifications and experience).
• Moorabbin Campus – onsite parking with close proximity to public transport.

The Faculty Placement and Partnerships Strategic Manager provides senior leadership in driving the strategic direction and operational delivery of student work placements across a diverse portfolio of health, community, and social programs. The role oversees the development of high-impact partnerships with industry and community organisations to enhance student employability and workforce readiness.

You will lead and support a team of placement officers and clinical facilitators, ensuring alignment with faculty priorities and the successful execution of large-scale placement initiatives. The position also plays a key role in quality assurance, compliance oversight, and continuous improvement of placement processes and stakeholder engagement.

As a Faculty Placement and Partnerships Strategic Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage strategic partnerships with health, disability, aged care, and community providers.
• Oversee the coordination and allocation of student placements across multiple programs.
• Provide leadership and support to placement officers and clinical facilitators.
• Ensure all placement sites meet compliance, risk, and quality assurance requirements.
• Collaborate with academic leaders to align placement programs with curriculum and accreditation standards.
• Monitor and report on placement performance metrics and contribute to continuous improvem

To be successful, you'll have:

• Proven experience in strategic partnership development within the health or community sectors.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on collaboration and accountability.
• Extensive experience coordinating student or clinical placements, including compliance management.
• Sound understanding of quality assurance frameworks in vocational or higher education.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in nursing (or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience), plus a valid driver's licence.
• WWCC and Police Check: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining an 'employee' Working with Children Check, and a valid Police Check within the last 12 months.

Our commitment to you:

At Holmesglen Institute, we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and flexible workplace where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. We've implemented strong systems and ongoing support to ensure our staff can work and deliver in a safe and adaptable environment. Our team benefits from a range of wellbeing initiatives, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for professional and career development. We also offer paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Holmesglen is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles within our organisation, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter with responses to the Key Selection Criteria. We commit to respond to every applicant.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Lindsay Bava (Head of School)

For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the position description, please click here.

Applications for this position close on 11:59 pm Sunday 9th November 2025.

Employees attending certain workplace settings, including health and care facilities, may be required to be meet mandatory vaccination obligations.

If you require specific support to apply for this position or have any application queries, please contact the People Experience Department at or on and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.