- Professional
- Escritório em Melbourne
Overview:
Full-time, Fixed Term position (project) until December 2028
Salary Teaching Leve SE1 + 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 the VE Program Coordinator – Engineering & Defence Programs, you will lead the coordination of innovative, high-quality vocational education and training programs that prepare students for the future of work.
You’ll work closely with industry partners and colleagues across RMIT to design, deliver and evaluate programs that respond to emerging technologies and workforce needs. Your role will include coordinating teaching teams, managing program operations and supporting an outstanding student experience.
You’ll also play an active part in maintaining vocational excellence, ensuring that both you and the teaching staff stay current and competent in the skills and knowledge relevant to your discipline.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with demonstrated expertise in Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL). Experience within the engineering or aeronautical sector—particularly in industry or defence—will be highly regarded. The role is offered as a contract position until 2028, with the potential to transition to an ongoing appointment beyond this period. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to effectively connect, consult, and collaborate with industry and defence stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have / you’ll have as a minimum:
Capacity to coordinate the work of staff in the development and implementation of VE programs in the University, industry or within the community.
Demonstrated educational leadership skills that effectively promote teaching and learning. This includes effective interpersonal and communication skills, presentation, facilitation and counselling skills.
Teaching experience in the area of this position, including evidence in the use of effective innovative and flexible teaching methods.
Demonstrated skills and experience in competency-based assessment and recognition for Prior Learning
Experience in relevant industry or defence experience (within the engineering or aeronautical sector). and substantial and current discipline knowledge as it relates to this position. Ability to connect, consult and work with industry and/or defence.
A sound knowledge and understanding of the vocational education and training sector, and of the training requirements of relevant industries.
Ability in ensuring current and contemporary vocational competence which meets and/or exceeds the education level being delivered and assessed.
Demonstrated skills in the use of information and communication technologies.
An understanding of resources management issues, including finance, facilities, management, OH&S, Equal Opportunity and Industrial Relations.
Qualifications
Certificate IV in TAE as minimum
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 RMIT’s 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, ALiVE@RMIT, 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 position 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 [email protected].
Position Description – Program Coordinator, Engineering and Defence Programs
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Applications Close:
26 Oct 2025 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a 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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