- Mode: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Ongoing
- Salary: $136,711 + superannuation
- Location: Berwick
Chisholm is seeking an experienced and student-focused Head of Programs for our Casey Tech School team.
BELONGING AND INCLUSION
Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.
About The Role
Casey Tech School is part of the Victorian Government's commitment to developing the skills needed in young people for their future in the workforce – thinking critically, designing solutions, communicating clearly, working collaboratively, embracing technology, and having the ability to work flexibly and intuitively to leverage opportunities in the overlapping fields of science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM).
Find out more about Tech Schools at https://www.vic.gov.au/tech-schools
As the Head of Programs, Casey Tech School, your key responsibilities include:
- Lead the development, documentation and delivery of Casey Tech School‘s cutting-edge, technology-rich, STEAM, project-based and problem-based curriculum programs
- Support the co-design of curriculum programs with partner school teachers
- Support the Tech School Director by contributing to the strategy development and operations of the Casey Tech School
- Drive the development and implementation of student experience and retention strategies to improve early engagement, satisfaction and success.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and methods to ensure improved performance and quality of learner outcomes
- Build and maintain strategic relationships, alliances and partnerships with secondary schools, local industry and key stakeholders to enhance product and delivery strategies
- Engage with school partners to ensure high levels of student opportunity, attendance and engagement
- Engage with industry partners to ensure satisfaction and alignment with future workforce needs
About You
You are a highly motivated individual with well-developed skills in transferring knowledge, including the ability to research, select and use a wide range of learning resources and assessment tools.
Qualifications Required For The Role
- Education qualifications – Graduate Degree (or higher) or TAE Teaching Qualifications (with VIT registration) or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or qualifications that meet the Standards for RTOs 2025
- Vocational or Bachelor level qualifications in any of the Health, Science, Maths, Engineering, or Technology disciplines
- Registration with relevant professional bodies as required for the teaching discipline
- A record of Vocational Competency, mapped to Units of Competency engaged to deliver
- A record of Professional Currency, demonstrating current industry and teaching knowledge
About Us
Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.
We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.
At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.
Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.
What We Offer
- An Inclusive work culture – Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education
- Professional Development – continue to grow your career as you nurture your students
- Networking Opportunities with Industrial Partners
- State of the art facilities on our campuses
- Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
- Free Employee Assistance Program – get the support you want. Its confidential.
If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application!
Important Information About Your Application
Your application should include:
- a cover letter
- your resume
- contact details of three (3) referees.
Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:
- Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume
- Current valid Employee Working with Children Check
- Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
- Verified National Police Check
Applications for this position close at 9 am on Thursday, 2 July 2026.
If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact
Kim Bruce, Director Casey Tech School at kim.bruce@chisholm.edu.au
We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing ashlea.hey@chisholm.edu.au.
Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
Find out more about us by visiting us on our Website and social media sites.
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