- Vacancy Number: 80
- Position Title: Program Leader Community Services
- Employment Type: Ongoing Full Time
- Department: Human Services and Education
- Location: Preston
- Award Classification: Victorian TAFE Teaching Staff Agreement 2024
- Salary: $125,131 p.a plus superannuation
- Hours per Week: 38
Why Join Us
Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in practical, real-world education since 1912. We offer:
- Industry-led, hands-on training
- Inclusive, future-focused environments
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
- A culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and care
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Program Leader to join our Human Services and Education team. In this role, you will provide high-level educational leadership, coordinate program delivery, and ensure quality assurance across the Community, CYFI and Mental Health training areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage teaching staff across the department
- Coordinate course delivery, timetables, and teaching rosters
- Oversee recruitment, induction, and performance reviews of staff
- Ensure alignment with Training & Assessment Strategies (TAS)
- Drive curriculum innovation and industry engagement
- Monitor student progression and implement early intervention strategies
- Maintain compliance with quality assurance and audit requirements
- Promote programs through community engagement and events
- Manage budgets and ensure financial sustainability of programs
Skills and Experience Required
- Degree relevant to Community Services, Mental Health, or related fields
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)
- AQF 5/6 qualification with adult learning methodology and practicum
- Minimum 5 years’ industry experience
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Proven ability to design and evaluate innovative teaching materials
- Sound knowledge of vocational education and training sector
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and counselling skills
- Understanding of compliance, OH&S, and continuous improvement practices
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (desirable)
Additional Requirements
Successful candidate will be required to provide:
A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)
A National Police Check
How to Apply
- Complete all pre-screening questions
- Upload your CV and cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes align with the Key Skills and Experience in the PD
- If applying for a teaching role , upload relevant qualifications
File Requirements:
- Each file must be under 2MB
- PDF format is preferred (also accepts .doc or .docx)
- Avoid special characters in filenames (e.g., ! @ # % *)
Selection Process
Our process includes:
- An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)
- Reference checks
- Employment and qualification verification
Questions?
Contact: Recruitment Team
Email: [email protected]
Applications close : Monday 11 August 2025
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 a disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and 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.
