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Education & Training
About us
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.
Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMITs leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.
Culture
Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.
Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.
What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.
About Vocational Education
The purpose of RMITs College of Vocational Education is to empower learners and our industry, community and government partners to succeed in the new world of work. Our five-year strategic roadmap, purposefully guides everything we do in vocational education to deliver our vision: to position RMIT as a leading multi-sector provider with global impact and influence.
The College of Vocational Education is reimagining how we create and deliver unique experiences for our students and partners, so we can:
The College of VE is delivering impact through transformation that creates long-term change and impact for our students.
About the role
Reporting into the Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor, Vocational Education Programs & Delivery in the newly formed College of Vocational Education at RMIT; the Associate Director Social Care and Health will provide strategic, cultural & financial leadership to the industry cluster and will lead and drive teams through significant cultural change, change in ways of working and business processes.
The position will be accountable for quality, innovation, industry connections and collaboration across the suite of programs and delivery methods. Programs include disability, social justice, indigenous work, nursing, aged care, education support, youth work and language support.
In the role you will provide superior leadership to a team of staff and setting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement that enables the team to be sustainable, achieve and succeed. You will be responsible for the strategic direction of the industry cluster, and accountable for meeting market opportunities and identifying solutions that meet the expectations of industry and community partners, government and external funding bodies.
This role is a pivotal role in the Programs and Delivery portfolio and will work collaboratively with the other industry cluster Associate Directors across the College.
About you
This position requires demonstrated educational senior leadership experience related to leading Vocational Education program teams. You will have broad external robust connections, partnerships and vision. You will have a strong understanding of the issues and concepts employed in strategic planning and financial management and continuous improvement and in the design, development and delivery of vocational education and training.
Your high level of interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills including the ability to consult with senior executives, external bodies, negotiate agreed directions, outcomes and targets within a collaborative environment.
In essence you will thrive on driving industry engagement and collaboration and foster global links and develop strategies for growth.
We strongly welcome applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check.
To apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role. Applications close on the 6th of December at 11:59 pm.
For any confidential enquiries regarding this role please contact Gabrielle Bassett, Executive Talent Acquisition Manager at gabrielle.bassett@rmit.edu.au or call +61 3 9925 9445.
Associate Director Social Care & Health.pdf
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Trans and Gender Diverse applicants
Inclusion is at the durrung (or heart) of who we are. We aim to create an environment where staff and students who identify as trans and gender diverse feel supported to succeed and belong.
We recognise the challenges faced by the trans and gender diverse community when applying for a new role.
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