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Manager, community services

Melbourne
Victoria University
Posted: 12 February
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About VU

At Victoria University, 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. 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

At the College of Health, Early Childhood Education and Community Services, we prepare students to work with some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Our programs equip future professionals to support people experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, family violence, alcohol and drug dependency, and young people facing complex life circumstances. We also train students to design and deliver community programmes that strengthen and uplift every corner of society.

* Youth workers
* Community services and social workers
* Psychologists
* Counsellors
* Alcohol and other drug (AOD) specialists

We are deeply passionate about the fields we teach and committed to achieving the best outcomes for our students. As leaders in this sector across Victoria, we are proud of the strong reputation our courses hold with both learners and industry partners.

About The Role

You will be responsible for the management of high‐quality teaching practices and assessment across Community Services programs within Victoria University.

You will manage and customise learner‐centred training and assessment, support student progression, and maintain compliance with ASQA, VRQA and HESG requirements. You will work closely with industry partners and internal stakeholders, and you will manage continuous improvement, industry‐informed practice, and a positive, inclusive learning environment.

* Salary: AUD 129,129 per annum
* Employment Type: Full time Continuing
* Hours: 38 hours per week
* Location: Footscray Nicholson campuses

For a detailed overview of the role's duties and responsibilities, please refer to the role's position description.

About You

* Experienced TAFE educator
* Background in Community Services with significant experience an advantage
* Passionate for student success
* Compliance driven
* Exceptional in time management and attention to detail

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.

Visa Sponsorship and Working Rights

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have full and permanent working rights in Australia.

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.

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, respect Indigenous voices, and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility 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 or call (03) 9919 5999.

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