Education Delivery Manager

About the role

We are seeking an innovative and collaborative Education Delivery Manager to lead the operational delivery of education and training programs across the Springfield Education Hub and SouthWest Region. This is an exciting permanent full-time opportunity for a values-driven leader to influence student success strengthen industry partnerships and build a culture of excellence across a diverse education portfolio.

In this pivotal leadership role you will oversee the delivery of vocational education programs including Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) ensuring students receive engaging industry-relevant learning experiences that support future career pathways.

Working closely with academic leaders including the Head of Discipline Senior Manager Diploma of Nursing and Senior Manager Certificate Programs you will bring operational expertise to ensure programs are delivered effectively sustainably and in alignment with quality compliance and organisational priorities.

Salary: Commensurate with experienceplus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15900access to many staff benefits!

What youll be doing

As the Education Delivery Manager you will:

• Provide inspiring leadership coaching and support to education delivery teams across Springfield and the SouthWest Region.
• Drive excellence in teaching delivery student outcomes retention and learner satisfaction.
• Lead the planning coordination and continuous improvement of education delivery.
• Oversee VETiS delivery working collaboratively with schools to create meaningful learning opportunities for students.
• Manage operational requirements including workforce planning timetabling resources and site operations.
• Build strong relationships with industry employers schools community organisations and key stakeholders to ensure programs remain responsive to workforce needs.
• Champion a positive inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Support quality assurance compliance and continuous improvement practices aligned with vocational education requirements.

About you

You are an experienced education or training leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys bringing people together to achieve shared goals.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring education or training teams.
• Strong operational management capability across sites programs or complex service environments.
• A proven ability to develop people manage performance and deliver successful outcomes.
• Experience building effective partnerships with industry employers schools and community stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Vocational Education and Training sector including ASQA requirements and quality standards.
• Strong communication relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical operational delivery.

Experience within nursing health-related vocational education or workforce development environments will be highly regarded but we welcome applications from passionate education leaders with transferable experience.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent).

Desirable:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in education leadership management business or a related discipline.

Why join us

Mater is Queenslands largest not-for-profit healthcare provider delivering exceptional care to nearly 700000 patients each year across 12 hospitals. Were leaders in healthcare education fundraising & philanthropy and research and its our people who make the difference.

Were looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater youll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation compassion and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining retail travel accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queenslands Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Tuesday 14^th July 2026 please note we may contact applicants prior to the closing date please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete preemployment checks (including criminal history working rights medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe supportive flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.