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* Vacancy Number: 240
* Position Title: Education Manager EAL
* Employment Type: Ongoing FTE / Hours: Full Time - 38 hours per week
* Department: EAL – Foundation
* Location: Epping
* Award / Agreement: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
* Classification Level: EM2
* Salary Range: $134,691 per annum, plus superannuation
* Applications Close: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Job Summary
Lead and manage the delivery of high-quality English as an Additional Language (EAL) program, driving educational excellence, compliance and team performance within the Foundation area.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Melbourne Polytechnic has delivered hands‐on, future‐focused education for more than 110 years. Our people play a vital role in supporting students, industries and communities across Victoria.
In This Role, You'll Enjoy
* Meaningful work that supports education, training, innovation and student success
* A supportive and collaborative team environment
* Flexible work arrangements, where applicable
* Exposure to diverse programs, systems and continuous improvement initiatives
* A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and quality
About The Role
Reporting to the Manager EAL, the Education Manager EAL provides operational leadership and educational management across EAL programs within the Foundation area.
You will lead a team of teaching staff, oversee program delivery, manage staffing and resource planning, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The role plays a key part in maintaining high-quality student outcomes while ensuring alignment with Melbourne Polytechnic policies, the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024 and the 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
This is a full-time ongoing opportunity based at the Epping campus.
What You'll Do
* Provide educational leadership and direction across EAL programs
* Lead, coach and manage teaching staff, including workforce planning, recruitment, induction and performance development
* Oversee program planning, timetabling, staff allocation and operational delivery
* Monitor student progress, outcomes and compliance reporting
* Manage budgets, resources and program financial performance in partnership with the Department Manager
* Ensure compliance with VET regulatory requirements, quality standards and internal governance frameworks
* Lead continuous improvement activities including validation, moderation and course review processes
* Engage with industry, community organisations and key internal stakeholders to support program growth and relevance
* Manage student and staff matters in accordance with Melbourne Polytechnic policies
Essential
* Demonstrated educational leadership experience within EAL or Foundation programs
* Significant experience working within the relevant industry as a specialist matter expert in EAL
* Proven ability to lead and manage a team to deliver high‐quality educational outcomes
* Strong understanding of vocational education and training quality, compliance and regulatory requirements
* Highly developed interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Demonstrated organisational and operational management capability
What You'll Bring
* Demonstrated educational leadership experience within EAL or Foundation programs
* Significant experience working within the relevant industry as a specialist matter expert in EAL
* Proven ability to lead and manage a team to deliver high‐quality educational outcomes
* Strong understanding of vocational education and training quality, compliance and regulatory requirements
* Highly developed interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Demonstrated organisational and operational management capability
Desirable
* Knowledge of current issues and developments in vocational education and training, particularly within EAL and Foundation programs
Qualifications & Mandatory Checks
Appointment to this position is subject to meeting the qualification requirements (where applicable) and the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.
Qualifications
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the qualification requirements under the Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement and relevant regulatory standards.
This Includes
* A higher‐level qualification (AQF6+) in Adult Education or Vocational Education and Training
* A qualification relevant to courses offered within the EAL program portfolio
* Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, TAE40116 or TAE40110)
* A relevant teaching diploma or higher‐level qualification containing supervised practicum (for non‐vocational disciplines such as AMEP, LLN, SEE, VCE VM or Foundation Studies where applicable)
Mandatory Checks
Appointment to this position is subject to the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.
You Must Hold, Or Be Eligible To Obtain
* A valid Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee)
* A National Police Check
How To Apply
Click Apply to submit your application through Melbourne Polytechnic's careers portal. You will be able to view the full Position Description and upload your documents online.
Please Ensure You
* Complete all pre‐screening questions
* Upload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience align with the role
Teaching Roles – Evidence Requirements
* Upload copies of your relevant qualifications in the Qualifications section of the application
* Provide your USI VET Transcript (if available) by:
o Including the USI transcript link (from your USI Student Portal) in your cover letter, and
o Uploading the USI transcriptPDF in the Qualifications section
Please ensure qualification documents are current and clearly labelled.
File Requirements
* Maximum file size: 2MB per document
* Preferred format: PDF (Word .doc or .docx accepted)
* Avoid special characters in file names (e.g. ! @ # % *)
What Happens Next
* An interview (in person or via Microsoft Teams)
* Reference checks
* Employment and qualification verification
We aim to provide a respectful and timely recruitment experience for all applicants.
Questions?
For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team via
Diversity and Inclusion
Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child‐safe employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people of all gender identities.
Recruitment Agencies
Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.
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