Manager, Education and Training

  • The University of Queensland
  • Australia, QLD
  • Jun 11, 2026
Part-time
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    Job Description:

    About This Opportunity 

    At The University of Queensland, you'll be part of a world-leading institution renowned for excellence in education, innovation, and community impact. As Manager, Education & Training, you will play a pivotal leadership role in driving high-quality vocational education outcomes, leading talented teams, and shaping innovative learning experiences that support student success and industry engagement.

    This influential position provides strategic educational leadership and operational oversight across UQ Skills programs and staff. You will lead complex curriculum initiatives, mentor and develop teaching teams, and oversee the design, quality assurance, and delivery of training programs to ensure compliance, excellence, and alignment with UQ Skills' strategic objectives. In return, you'll enjoy a collaborative and inclusive workplace, access to outstanding professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within one of Australia's leading universities.

    Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to: 

    • Provide strategic leadership across curriculum design, program delivery, and teaching and learning practices, driving innovation, quality, and student success.

    • Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, and exceptional student experience.

    • Oversee regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to ASQA, DEWR, Queensland and New South Wales VET requirements while maintaining robust quality assurance frameworks.

    • Contribute to strategic planning, business growth, and operational excellence through resource management, performance reporting, project leadership, and the development of new educational programs and processes.

    The position reports to the Associate Director, Education & Training and supervises a team of educators within the Departments of UQ Skills.

    About You 

    • Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and operations within a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

    • Completion of a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and either a Diploma of Vocational Education, Diploma of Training Design and Development or other relevant higher degree.

    • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build and sustain industry partnerships and collaborate effectively across teams.

    • Strong leadership capability, including leading diverse teams, fostering collaboration, and driving a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

    • Proven capability to lead teaching and assessment practices in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015, specially all of standard 1.

    • Experience designing and developing high quality, and innovative teaching and assessment curriculum in line with RTO compliance obligations.

    • Demonstrated experience managing multi-jurisdictional compliance obligations and mitigating regulatory risk.

    • Proven capability in financial planning and resource allocation to achieve growth and sustainability targets.

    About UQ

    As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

    • Free parking and intercampus bus

    • On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office

    • Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave

    • 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading

    • Health and wellness discounts: fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

    • Career development opportunities: access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program

    • 25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services

    • Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility

    Interested?

    For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Director Eimear Vallely, [email protected]  For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

    When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.

    Other Information 

    Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

    You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

    We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

    Applications close Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65456). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 22 June 2026.



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