Deputy Dean - VET

• Continuing, Full Time  
• School of Trades
• CQUniversity Mackay, Gladstone, Emerald, or Rockhampton (Relocation support available)
• Higher Education Worker Level 10
• Total Remuneration $161,493 pa (including salary of $136,464 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading) 

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced VET educator and leader to join the School of Trades as the Deputy Dean – VET. In this managerial role, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality education and training products in a competitive environment, while ensuring compliance with vocational standards, financial sustainability, and quality requirements.

Based at our Mackay, Gladstone, Emerald, or Rockhampton campus, this position involves overseeing all aspects of the VET courses offered by the School, including staff management and administrative responsibilities. This role also requires flexibility for overnight travel between campuses as part of your duties. 

In addition to your expertise in vocational education, leadership, and management, you will bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to build positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.  

Be Rewarded

• 6 weeks annual leave.
• Generous carers, maternity and paternity leave.
• 17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning superfund).
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance.
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Position Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification with significant work experience or extensive relevant work experience in the VET Sector. 
• Knowledge and understanding of University management, governance and quality assurance frameworks, including the legislative and accountability requirements of the Australian Higher Education and Vocational Education sectors.
• Five or more years teaching and/or educational experience within vocational education or another post-compulsory education setting and hold a recognised educational qualification.
• Proven expertise in the management of significant human and physical resources.
• Interpreting legislation and developing policies, procedures and plans particularly in relation to vocational education and training issues.
• Proven innovative and conceptual thinking, analysis of complex situations and development of delivery strategies which challenge traditional approaches.  

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 27 October 2024

Job Requisition ID: 5131

Contact Details: 

Robert Buttery

0474 578 756

[email protected]

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.