Team Leader - School to Work Program

About the role

The Team Leader, School to Work leads the delivery of the Victorian Government's School to Work program across an allocated region or regions, reporting to the Operations Manager. The role provides day-to-day leadership, coaching and support to Coordinators while building partnerships with schools, employers and industry to create sustainable education-to-employment pathways. It combines people leadership with hands-on stakeholder engagement, and covers regions such as Inner East, Southern Melbourne, Brimbank/Melton, Bayside Peninsula, Barwon, Central Highlands and Outer Gippsland.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and supervise Coordinators and support the delivery of regional performance targets
• Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, employers, industry bodies and community stakeholders
• Identify and expand work experience, structured workplace learning, SBATs and apprenticeship opportunities
• Analyse performance data, monitor quality standards and drive continuous improvement
• Manage employer engagement, business planning, workforce planning and risk mitigation
• Conduct employer outreach, including meetings, presentations, site visits and networking
• Represent MCM at regional networks, forums and partnership meetings
• Maintain a small caseload and deliver some school-to-work services directly

Required profile

• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in employment, education, disability, youth or community services
• Strong experience developing employer, school and stakeholder partnerships
• Proven ability to develop employment, training or work-based learning opportunities
• Excellent communication, relationship management and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of inclusive practices and commitment to improving outcomes for young people
• Current Victorian driver's licence, willingness to travel in the region, right to work in Australia, and a national police check and Working with Children check

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth in a supportive learning environment

Applications close on 22 November 2026; applicants should submit a resume and cover letter early.