Project Manager, Education Transformation
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Job Summary
Overview:
Full-time Fixed-Term 2 years position
Salary Academic Level SE2 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based on the Melbourne CBD campus however you will be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University and apprentice or trainee locations
About You
As Project Manager Education Transformation you are an experienced education leader with a strong background in vocational education and a passion for driving meaningful transformation. With proven expertise in vocational pedagogy assessment practices and curriculum development you will bring both teaching experience and strategic insight to the role. You will understand the complexities of large multi-program environments and are committed to enhancing student employability and academic quality across diverse learning contexts.
You are a highly capable project manager who will operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels. Comfortable managing high-priority cross-functional initiatives you will balance big-picture planning with hands-on delivery. Rather than working solely in an advisory capacity you will actively contribute to improvement projects ensuring initiatives are effectively designed implemented and evaluated to achieve sustainable outcomes across the VE portfolio.
You will work through influence building strong relationships and credibility with program managers coordinators and teaching staff. With excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills you will able to navigate complex environments and address challenging areas with professionalism and integrity. Your collaborative approach will enable you to foster trust drive evidence-based change and support the successful adoption of innovative education practices across more than 125 programs.
To be successful in this position youll have / youll have as a minimum:
Mastery of Vocational Education: Significant experience in a VET or dual-sector environment with a profound understanding of VET regulatory frameworks training packages and the intersection between vocational and higher education pedagogy.
Strategic Project Management in Complex Environments: A proven ability to lead large-scale multi-year educational projects. Expertise in project management methodologies and the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume setting.
Advanced Pedagogical & Curriculum Design Skills: Expertise in modernising curriculum and assessment practices to improve student outcomes. Ability to apply educational theory to practical industry-aligned delivery models.
Leadership & Influence: Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and leading change across diverse teaching teams
Analytical & Systems Thinking: High-level ability to analyse complex student data and operational processes to identify root causes of issues and design systemic scalable solutions.
Strategy to implementation: A honed ability to think and conceptualise strategic priorities and get hands on and deliver direct outcomes.
Desirable:
Experience with apprenticeships: Deep understanding of apprenticeship systems and delivery would be well regarded.
Qualifications
Mandatory: Diploma level qualification in education or directly related discipline
Desirable: Postgraduate qualifications in Education or a related field or an equivalent combination of significant experience and training.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About The College of Vocational Education.
The purpose of RMITs College of Vocational Education is to empower learners and our industry
community and government partners to succeed in the new world of work. Our five-year strategic
roadmap purposefully guides everything we do in vocational education to deliver our
vision: to position RMIT as a leading multi-sector provider with global impact and influence.
Led by our Deputy Vice Chancellor the College of VE is reimagining how we deliver vocational
education to create unique experiences for our students and partners so we can:
lead in practice-based learning
empower learners for the future of work
engage industry and community at scale
grow for impact and influence
The College of VE is delivering impact through transformation that creates long-term change.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your interest and suitability for this by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Diana (Talent Acquisition) via email .
Position Description - Project Manager Education Transformation
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22 Feb 2026 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
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Key Skills
- IVR
- Program Management
- Classroom Experience
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Salesforce
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- CRM Software
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
- Toddler Care
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