Looking for a career move and lifestyle change?

This is a unique opportunity to combine your Leadership, Administrative and Teaching skills in one amazing role - all while living and working in one of Victoria’s desirable locations, Geelong!

As the Program Lead - Plumbing, you will play a key role in supporting both teacher and student success within your portfolio. You will provide academic and operational leadership, drive course content enhancements, and manage the scheduling of program timetables.

Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Lead your teaching teams to ensure monitoring of student progress and implement strategies to support student needs, and contribute to student retention strategies.
• Manage the design, development, delivery and evaluation of contemporary VET teaching packages, practices, learning resources and assessment strategies ensuring the standards of industry, learners and The Gordon are met.
• Manage the development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of learning, teaching and assessment procedures and processes across the program area.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the program area through innovation, enhancements and supporting teacher and student experience & learning
• Deliver a teaching component within your Program to ensure you maintain industry currency and competency and enhance your connection to students and the program.

Check out the Position Description to find out more!

About You:

Are you ready to combine your Plumbing knowledge, coupled with leadership, teaching & administration skills? Do you have a passion for process improvement, student experience & leading high performing teams? If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

If this role interests you, can you demonstrate:

• Leadership skills, including an ability to create and maintain positive, inclusive and collaborative workplace culture, and enabling high performing teams.
• Leading people to achieve excellence in learning, teaching and student outcomes aligned to organisational objectives & student expectations.
• Proven knowledge, application and management of contemporary teaching methodologies and standards appropriate to the program portfolio
• Experience developing and managing processes and systems to facilitate efficiencies.
• A teacher qualification at AQF Level 6 or above that meets the requirements of the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2018
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment that meets the current training package requirements
• A degree, diploma or other approved qualification in the relevant vocational area and demonstrated competencies at least to the level to be delivered and assessed

Why Geelong?
Just an hour from Melbourne - Geelong offers the best of both worlds — relaxed coastal living with easy access to vibrant city life. Enjoy waterfront dining, scenic coastal walks, award winning vineyards, thriving arts and sports communities, and proximity to the world-famous Great Ocean Road. It’s the perfect place for a career change and a lifestyle reset.

What’s next?

Applications close Monday 11 August 2025 @ 11:30pm

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where everyone can thrive. We value equal opportunity, accessibility, and authenticity, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and beliefs to apply for this role.

If you need reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Careers and Talent team via [email protected] or +61 3 5225 0870.

The Gordon

As one of Victoria's largest regional TAFEs, The Gordon is a dynamic and inclusive organisation that values collaboration, diversity, and the power of education. By joining us, you’ll become part of a thriving community committed to empowering students and shaping the future of education.

We are the Gordon | We bring our best | We create the future | We are student minded

As a values-driven organisation, The Gordon encourages employee celebration with a dynamic Values Recognition initiative. This program empowers team members to highlight each other's outstanding contributions, offering timely and impactful feedback that resonates throughout the year.

All positions require a current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and along with background checks.

You must hold permanent residency status in Australia or have a valid Work Visa to apply for this position.

The Gordon is dedicated to the safety and welfare of all children and young people and prides itself on being a Child Safe organisation and aligns with the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.