Education Program Manager

The Brisbane Lions Institute of Business & Sport (BLIBS) is seeking a dynamic Education Program Manager to lead our education portfolio. This pivotal role will drive the success of our dual diploma program by working closely with students, educators, TAFE Queensland, and the wider Brisbane Lions organisation.

This full-time role reporting to the GM - People & Culture and based at Brighton Homes Arena in Springfield Central, a cutting-edge Elite Sports Performance Facility where excellence and innovation are part of our business, both on and off the field.

As the key leader of the program, you'll ensure an exceptional student experience, manage partnerships, and oversee the delivery of innovative, real-world learning opportunities. Working in close collaboration with our education partner, TAFE Queensland, you'll be responsible for student attraction and retention, the integration of work-based learning across the Club, and the seamless management of program deliverables.

The Brisbane Lions Institute provides students with a unique opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification while immersing themselves in the professional sporting environment of an elite AFL club.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the relationship and compliance requirements with our education partner (TAFE Queensland)
• Oversee student experience, including managing student wellbeing issues, with the support of education partner
• Drive student recruitment through school engagement, career expos, and information sessions.
• Develop and implement robust risk management and workplace health and safety processes.
• Oversee the continued delivery of a comprehensive work integrated learning program and identification of new opportunities across the Club and approved partners
• Lead and support a team to provide an exceptional, end-to-end student experience with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Manage student engagement and retention strategies, including events and activities.
• Build internal advocacy for the program across the Club, partners and other key stakeholders
• Program innovation and development of growth strategies to expand the program offerings
• Reporting on key deliverables and outcomes across quarterly partner meetings

Our Ideal Candidate

The Brisbane Lions are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic person with experience in education program management.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Education, Sports Management or related disciplines
• Previous experience in education program management, project management and/or sales and marketing
• Previous experience in team management
• Current Work with Children Check

It is desirable that the candidate will have experience in student learning and wellbeing, training in the education sector and/or experience working in the elite sporting industry

What We Offer:

• 2 x season memberships each season
• Discounts on Lions merchandise
• Access to on-site gym and discounts at our on-site cafe, Roar Espresso
• Free on-site parking at Brighton Homes Arena
• Discounts with some of our partners including New Balance and TotalFusion Lions Gym
• Regular employee wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

If you're ready to thrive in an exciting and varied role, in a fun and innovative team, we want to hear from you Please submit your covering letter and resume via the Seek link provided.

Don't miss your chance to join the pride — Applications close Wednesday 24 September 2025.

The Brisbane Lions Football Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities.

We are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. It is essential that anyone involved with the Brisbane Lions Football Club understands their responsibility in relation to child safety and supports such an environment.