Leadership and Training Hub Lead at Victoria University Minimal

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

142441.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Governance, Impact Oversight, Program Management, Curriculum Design, Pedagogical Strategies, Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Industry Partnership, Accreditation, Quality Assurance, Change Management, Cultural Safety, Mental Health, Generative AI

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Victoria University (VU), a leading dual-sector tertiary institution in Melbourne, is seeking a dedicated Leadership and Training Hub Lead About Us: At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. [https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/strategic-plan-2022-2028] One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride. About the Team: The Centre of Excellence in Paramedicine (CoEP) is a flagship initiative within Victoria University’s External Relations and Partnerships Portfolio, delivered in formal partnership with Ambulance Victoria. The team brings together senior academics, researchers and industry experts to tackle complex challenges in emergency services, paramedicine practice and community health. The Centre delivers research, education and innovation with a strong focus on co‑design, real‑world impact and workforce-centred solutions. It works collaboratively with government, community organisations and First Nations partners to drive system improvement and future workforce capability. Joining the Centre means being part of an engaged, purpose‑driven team committed to ethical practice, innovation and genuine partnership—contributing to learning that strengthens community outcomes and supports VU’s ambition to be a leading impact‑driven university by 2030. About the Role: Reporting to the Program Manager for the Centre of Excellence in Paramedicine, the Leadership and Training Hub Lead provides strategic leadership, governance and impact oversight and drives the Centre’s leadership and training hub program. The role focuses on translating industry and system priorities into coherent, ethical and high-impact learning programs, while representing the Centre at senior institutional and sector levels. The Leadership and Training Hub project is focused on providing micro-credential post qualification training in paramedicine and emergency management occupational priority areas such as leadership, management, cultural safety and mental health. This role leads collaborative curriculum design projects involving industry, academic teams, and professional staff. At all times the position will work to align the project stream with Victoria University’s Strategic Plan 2022-2028, the CoEP Theory of Change and with The VU Block Model® Principles, contemporary pedagogical practices, and effective use of VU's Learning Management System (LMS) and educational technologies. Position Key Duties: * Lead and manage post qualification and micro-credential course development and transformation projects from inception to implementation, applying evidence-based design approaches suited to Higher Education and TAFE settings and for external partners and post qualification. * Negotiate with and manage external industry partners in relation to the development and adaption of post qualification training courses to specifically tailored to industry needs to develop leadership, management, operational and behavioral skills. * Facilitate collaborative curriculum co-design sessions with course teams, students and industry partners to inform course architecture, learning and assessment outcomes and delivery models * Provide expert advice on curriculum design, pedagogical strategies, authentic assessment, and the integration of generative AI tools. * Guide the development of coherent course structures, ensuring constructive alignment of course learning outcomes, unit learning outcomes, and assessments. * Manage timelines, project resources, stakeholder engagement, and reporting across multiple concurrent course transformation initiatives. * Ensure all course designs meet institutional quality standards, comply with academic policies, and are appropriately prepared for internal approval and external accreditation where required. Salary: HEP 10 $142,441 per annum (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions Employment Type: Part time, Fixed term position available for 18 months Hours: 18.375 hours per week (0.5FTE) Location: Footscray Park For a detailed overview of the role’s duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description. About You: You will be someone with energy who is innovative, progressive and collaborative in the way they work. You will be an excellent communicator who collaborates well with others across the the broader University and external partners. They will have experience in curriculum design teaching and learning development for higher education. You bring credibility with external partners, confidence operating in complex governance environments, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams toward shared impact. You will have: * Advanced knowledge of curriculum design, academic governance, and pedagogical frameworks * Strong understanding of course development processes including policy, accreditation, and quality assurance requirements * Expertise in contemporary assessment practices, learning outcomes, and constructive alignment * Knowledge of the higher education and vocational education landscape in Victoria and nationally * Understanding of digital transformation and change management principles in educational contexts * Comprehensive knowledge of university policies, regulatory standards, and accessibility guidelines in learning design. Experience in emergency services, health systems, workforce-focused research, or large-scale university–industry initiatives will be highly regarded, as will experience embedding First Nations knowledges and culturally safe research practice. The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment.  How to Apply: For a copy of the Position Description, click HERE [https://webresources.vu.edu.au/hr/employment/pdf/2026/360_HEP%2010_CoEP%20Leadership%20and%20Training%20Hub%20Lead_959689.pdf]. Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising: * A cover letter * Your curriculum vitae/resume * Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description * Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered. Application Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 5 April 2026 For further information relating to the position, please contact Trevor Lawrence, Program Manager, Centre of Excellence in Paramedicine at trevor.lawrence@vu.edu.au [trevor.lawrence@vu.edu.au] Why Join VU? VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Jobs at VU Webpage [https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/strategy-leadership-governance/jobs-at-vu] Our Commitment to Protecting Country: Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity: VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment: VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au [inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au] or call (03) 9919 5999.

Responsibilities

The Lead provides strategic leadership, governance, and impact oversight for the Centre’s leadership and training hub program, focusing on translating industry needs into high-impact learning programs. This role manages post-qualification and micro-credential course development projects, involving collaborative curriculum co-design with industry and academic teams.