Director Frankston Tech School

Join a Values driven Organisation with a commitment to Excellence in Education
Fixed Term 3 years | Attractive Remuneration Location : Frankston Campus | Hybrid Working Chisholm is seeking an experienced STEAM Education Leader for our Frankston Tech School.
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 ROLE Frankston Tech School aims to prepare students for the jobs of the future, equip them with the skills to thrive in a digital world, and inspire them to create a better future for themselves and their communities.
Frankston Tech School is hosted on the Frankston campus of Chisholm Institute and is funded by the Victorian Department of Education.
The Director is responsible for engaging, influencing and embedding the Tech School to be in service of the local Frankston partnership of Government, Independent and Catholic secondary schools.
Managing compliance, business, human resources, governance, curriculum and reporting, the Director collaborates and consults with the Department of Education, Chisholm Leadership Group and Frankston Tech School Committee to ensure success.
Your key accountabilities will be to : Create and implement business plans, ensuring budget objectives and milestones are met and reported to the key lead organisations the Department of Education, Frankston Tech School Committee and Chisholm Institute.
Develop strategic partnerships with industry, community and other educational organisations that enable learners to pursue enhanced pathways and create innovative educational programs that anticipate future workforce needs of STEAM industries, locally, nationally and globally.
Lead the Tech School team to deliver on Tech School and Chisholm performance objectives for positive student, industry and community outcomes.
Effectively lead a high performing business area by fostering a culture of accountability, productivity, continuous improvement, customer centric and educational excellence.
Collaborate with the Department of Education, Frankston Tech School Committee and the Institute to manage the establishment, design and implementation of the facility.
Ensure strict operational and strategic compliance with all criteria from the Department of Education's Tech Schools Performance Evaluation Framework.
ABOUT YOU You have a deep commitment to working with schools, community groups, industry, advisory committees and governance structures to achieve strategic and operational objectives for connecting young people with the future world of work, including consultation, engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders.
Crucial to your success will be deep knowledge of contemporary pedagogies in education delivery and program development in STEAM education.
With a proven depth of experience in STEAM education and connections with real-world industries, you have demonstrated development of innovative educational delivery models that target and meet current and future needs of students, clients and industry.
Your exceptional people leadership and management skills are supported by your excellent written and verbal communication skills and understanding of financial management principles.
Qualifications required for the role : You will have a graduate degree level qualification (or higher) in Education and / or Graduate level qualifications (or higher) in either Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Mathematics.
It is desirable that you have a qualification in any of either, Technologies, Advanced Manufacturing, Renewable and Clean Energy industries, and / or in Vocational Education and 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.
Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children.
All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.
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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 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 Selection & Appointment Interviews could be held progressively during the advertisement stage and after the closing date.
Referees will be contacted after the interview process.
Psychometric testing may be used during the selection process.
An appointment to this position is required as soon as possible.
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 5pm Monday, 15 September 2025.
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 Ben Jenkinson, Associate Director – Foundation & Schools Pathways via email or contact Naida Osmancevic, Senior Employment Specialist via email Find out more about us by visiting us on our Website and social media sites.
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