Educator Development Project Lead

About the role

The Educator Development Project Lead is a senior specialist position within the Professional Educator College, responsible for shaping and delivering major VET workforce initiatives, educator capability frameworks and sector‑wide development strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and review VET workforce projects aligned with organisational, government and sector priorities.
• Develop and roll out educator capability frameworks, workforce pathways and delivery models with system‑wide impact.
• Provide authoritative advice to senior leaders, governance groups and external partners on capability and project priorities.
• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex initiatives from mobilisation through to business‑as‑usual.
• Establish project structures, milestones, reporting mechanisms, risk controls and decision‑making processes.
• Manage project resources, external partners and program portfolios.
• Conduct research, evidence synthesis and data analysis to inform strategy and design.
• Drive adoption and scaling of organisational strategies across internal teams, partner organisations and the Victorian TAFE sector.

Required profile

• Highly motivated leader with proven ability to manage performance, develop staff and achieve team outcomes.
• Relevant degree and postgraduate qualification, or equivalent combination of extensive management, leadership and specialist expertise in education, learning design, organisational development, workforce development or project/program management.
• Extensive experience leading complex education, workforce development or organisational reform initiatives.
• Specialist expertise in educator capability, VET workforce development, learning design or organisational development.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing major strategies, frameworks, policies, operating models or capability pathways.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract until December 2028 (full‑time).
• Annual salary of $110,808 plus superannuation.
• Location in Cranbourne with a culture of belonging and inclusion.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a leading VET institution.