About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Full Time
• School of Business and Law
• CQUniversity Bundaberg, Gladstone, Mackay or Rockhampton campuses. 
• Total Remuneration $157,587 pa (including salary of $133,164 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 Business and Law as Deputy Dean VET. The Deputy Dean VET leads and manages the design, development and delivery of high-quality education and training products and services in a competitive environment, while also meeting vocational compliance, financial and quality requirements.

Based at our Bundaberg, Gladstone, Mackay or Rockhampton campus, this position conceptualises, develops and oversees all aspects of the VET courses delivered by the School, including the management of staff and associated administrative responsibilities. 

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

Be rewarded

• 6 weeks annual leave 
• Generous carers, parental 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 5 May 2024

Job Requisition ID: 4563

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.