Koorie Education Manager

About the role

The Koorie Education Manager leads a regional workforce of 40 FTE in the Koorie Education Division of the South Eastern Victoria Region, which supports First Nations students across four areas. The role reports to the Director, Koorie Education NEVR/SEVR, and works alongside four Koorie Education Co-ordinators and 40 FTE Koorie Education Support Officers. In addition to school-facing support, the division leads the regional implementation of the Marrung Aboriginal Education Plan 2026-2036.

Key responsibilities

• Work with Area Service Support Managers to inform Koorie workforce practice in implementing the Koorie Programs so that student learning outcomes improve for all Koorie students.
• Ensure consistently high-quality, culturally inclusive practices across the region for children and young people aged 0-18 years.

Required profile

• A leader who builds others' capability through coaching, constructive feedback and appropriate delegation, giving people the authority and latitude to deliver.
• Adapts to changing priorities and unforeseen events, stays open to new ideas and looks for better ways to achieve objectives.
• Handles complexity with analytical and conceptual skills, linking creative ideas to innovation.
• Builds trust through consistent actions, values and communication, forming productive partnerships across levels and organisations, and handles disagreements diplomatically to build consensus.
• Desirable: a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Must provide a current Working With Children Check; preferred applicants may also be asked to complete a police check.

Applications close 11:59pm on 13 November 2026. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.