Educator Development Specialist

Chisholm is seeking an experienced Educator Development Specialist to join our Professional Educator College Department. Full time, fixed term position until 30 June 2026 on offer.

BELONGING & INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people's unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm's culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLEThe Educator Development Specialist is a senior specialist role responsible for leading the strategic design, development, facilitation, and evaluation of a professional learning journey for offshore vocational education and training (VET) educators, with a primary focus on China.

This position sits within the Professional Educator College (PEC) and supports Chisholm's Strategic goal to lead an environment of educational excellence locally and globally.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, the role applies advanced theoretical and operational knowledge to develop innovative, culturally responsive digital learning resources and experiences. The incumbent will conduct training needs analysis, pilot and evaluate learning solutions, and facilitate online and in-person components of the program, including hosting study tour groups. The role requires strategic planning, high-level consultation with internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to influence and lead educational innovation across international contexts.

This is a fixed-term, project-funded role. The Yes to International Students Fund (YISF) is a government initiative supporting Victorian Universities and TAFEs to deliver more offshore education by providing funding to develop and grow innovative international partnerships. The project contributes to a multi-year learning journey that includes asynchronous workshops, potential study tours to Australia, and a capstone project.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the design and development of a multi-year professional learning journey for offshore VET educators, aligned with strategic project objectives.
• Create high-quality, culturally responsive digital learning resources.
• Ensure learning materials are pedagogically sound, easily translatable, and adaptable to the Chinese vocational education context.
• Drive innovation in learning design through the integration of GenAI tools and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
• Conduct a comprehensive training needs analysis to identify the specific learning and development requirements of offshore educator cohorts.
• Facilitate online delivery of the learning journey, including asynchronous workshops and interactive sessions.
• Lead consultation and collaboration with internal teams, subject matter experts, and external partners to ensure project alignment and impact.
• Operate as a principal specialist, influencing the professionalism and strategic direction of international learning initiatives that promote the Professional Educator College as a global leader in Educator Development.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated individual with

• Principal specialist experience in a VET educational discipline.
• Teaching experience in Vocational Education and Training (VET).
• Ability to manage workloads with competing priorities.
• Experience in completing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills require high-level liaison and/or consultation with stakeholder areasExperience in creating and facilitating professional development workshops.
• Ability to facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with groups of educators to identify their professional development needs.

Qualifications required for the role:

• Relevant Degree and relevant postgraduate qualification and experience; or lesser formal qualifications with extensive experience with management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education /training.

ABOUT US

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne's southeast and online.  We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

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WHAT WE OFFER

• An Inclusive work culture- Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people's unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education.
• Professional Development- continue to grow your career as you nurture your students
• Networking Opportunities with Industry Partners
• State of the art facilities on our campuses
• Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
• Free Employee Assistance Program- get the support you want. Its confidential.

If this is the job for you, please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application

Important information about your application:

Your application should include:

• a cover letter
• your resume
• contact details of three (3) referees

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:

• Verified copies of all qualifications and transcripts as listed on resume.
• Current & Valid Working with Children Check (Employee and not Volunteer)
• Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
• Verified Police Check (position dependent)

Let us know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self by emailing us at

Applications for this position close at 6pm, Tuesday, 26 August

Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact David Christy, Manager- Professional Educator College at

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