Project Manager - Higher Apprenticeships

• Full time, fixed-term position available (until December 2021) at HEW level 9: $116,156 p.a 
• Be part of the new College of Vocational Education within the Learning & Teaching Innovation & Quality Portfolio 
• Based in the heart of Melbourne

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 RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates. 

About The College of Vocational Education  

The purpose of RMIT’s 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. 

About the role  

The Project Manager – Higher Apprenticeships will provide oversight, advice and support to a DET funded initiative, exploring and designing models for delivery of higher apprenticeships within the social services sector. Building on research conducted in 2020, this role will be required to lead a program of work to design and deliver educational models, program designs and supporting resources. The Program Manger will also test ideas and designs with a pilot group, and liaise closely with the Future Social Services Institute, industry partners and our delivery areas.  This role reports to the Associate Direct Learning Experience and will have two direct reports. 

About you 

The successful candidate will have; 
 

• Proven skills and experience in the VET and Higher Education sector in development of innovative, industry driven and engaging educational programs 

• Working knowledge of apprenticeship and traineeship programs and requirements 

• Capacity to consult with and involve internal and external stakeholders in design processes 

• Ability to integrate current practices and trends in digital technologies and pedagogical practices in developing educational models, programs and resource. 

• Project management skills with a capacity to scope realistic projects, meet timeframes and deliver outcomes. 

• High-level interpersonal and professional communication skills to work effectively with individuals and teams of staff with different levels of technical and VET knowledge. 

• Demonstrated high level of problem solving and analytical ability 

• Proven strategic mindset to successfully navigate both strategic and operational complexity and ambiguity. 

Qualifications 

A postgraduate qualification in educational is desirable. 

Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check. 

Bring Your Whole Self to Work 

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.  

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. 

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role. 

For any position related enquiries, please contact Elissa McKenzie - Manager, Vocational Education Design at?elissa.mckenzie@rmit.edu.au. 

 Project Manager - Higher Apprenticeships.pdf 

Applications close Monday 4th January at 5pm. 

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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/ 

 

 

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.

At RMIT, we aim to support you from the start. Our Talent Acquisition team are active members of the RMIT Ally network.

For enquires or support through the application, recruitment and onboarding process, applicants who identify as trans or gender diverse are invited to contact Mat Lewis at mat.lewis@rmit.edu.au