Vocational Education Training (VET) Cluster Manager - Wyndham and Hobsons Bay

Negotiable time fraction between 0.8 – full-time

Hybrid role, time in lieu, 6 weeks paid annual leave, option to purchase 2 more

$100,000 plus 12% superannuation (or pro rata)

Small friendly team.

WynBay LLEN is the broker, facilitator, and administrator of two VDSS (Vocational Education and Training Delivered to School Students) clusters, comprising 24 schools across Wyndham and Hobsons Bay. The two clusters have been in operation for over 17 years. The VET Cluster Manager is responsible for managing the Wyndham and the Hobsons Bay VET Clusters.

Roles and Responsibilities

Implement the VET Cluster Strategic Plan 2026/27.

Chair in-person network meetings and lead Cluster governance and operations groups.

Plan and coordinate the provision and enrollment of courses.

Assist school VASS Coordinators and Business Managers in support of the cluster's operations.

Support school-based VET Coordinators and regularly visit schools.

Manage the annual lifecycle of VET Cluster operations.

Act as the day-to-day liaison between schools and other stakeholders.

Produce and update Cluster documentation including Cluster operations guidelines, student handbooks and promotional materials.

Provide critical information to inform reporting for VASS and all stakeholders and partnerships.

Represent WynBay LLEN in Department of Education professional development sessions as required.

Communicate complex information accurately to all stakeholders.

Key Selection Criteria

Experience

Experience working in, or with, VET in secondary schools, TAFE or RTOs in leadership roles.

Demonstrated ability to work in a team and manage relationships.

Demonstrated effective leadership experience in managing networks or working groups comprising diverse stakeholders to achieve agreed outcomes.

Knowledge

Understanding of the Victorian secondary school system, especially VET.

Understanding of how RTOs and TAFEs operate and function in the provision of VDSS

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft packages, especially Word, Excel and MS Publisher or similar design packages.

Knowledge of the role of Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) and Victorian Skills Authority (VSA).

Skills

Demonstrated political acumen.

Projected assertiveness when appropriate.

Confident communicator.

Able to build rapport with stakeholders and work as a team player.

Attention to detail.

Demonstrated effective time, workflow and process management.

Respectful of people and relationships.

Demonstrated ability to manage differences in approach, personality and work style in a team environment.

Other

Victorian driver’s license and car with fully comprehensive insurance.

Working with children’s check.

Undergo a police check.

Willing to learn and adapt.

How To Apply:

Email [email protected] for a copy of the Position Description.

Address the key selection criteria in a cover letter of not more than 2 pages.

Attach your resume.

Email your application to [email protected] by 5pm, Friday, 25th July.

Interviews will be conducted at the office in Point Cook on Monday, 11th August.

Applications which do not address the key selection criteria will not be considered.