Community Engagement Coordinator

• Exciting opportunity within our Vocational Education and Training sector
• Easy Access to Parking and Transport 
• One year Fixed-Term Position at 36.75 hours per week.

About Us:

VU is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and progress between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point.

Our flexible approach to learning and teaching supports our strategic plan. We aim to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.

Victoria University (VU) is seeking an experienced candidate to coordinate our Early Childhood Tertiary Partnership Program (ECTP) / Diversity and Innovation in Childhood Education (DICE) program which forms part of the Department of Educations’ Early Childhood Tertiary Partnerships Programs initiative. 

About the Role:

The Community Engagement Coordinator will ensure the smooth day to day operations of the project, consult/engage with industry partners and establish relationships with employers and Local Government Association (LGA) networks/stakeholders. 

Reporting to the General Manager Business Development, Industry, Government Funding and Projects.

• Working both at the operational and strategic level, provide high level project leadership for the ECTP/DICE Project. 
• Proactively liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders for DICE target cohort (CALD, First Nations/ATSI, LGAs: Brimbank, Wyndham, Melton, Hume) to foster and maintain productive relationships and maintain an extensive database for the purpose of project management. 
• Undertake specific information-gathering activities to ensure that the administrative and project management goals & milestones of the projects are met. 
• Plan, implement and review administrative procedures for the enrolments of students in the ECTP/DICE project, to ensure quality compliance requirements of ASQA service agreement and identify opportunities for increased efficiencies and project improvements. 
• Coordinate the learning process and facilitate individual learning by providing advice on strategies to overcome learning difficulties and/or work closely with specialist services to design appropriate outcomes for students. 
• Actively maintain a client focused approach to the business and practice of education and training, including delivery, consultancy and partnership management. 
• Provide an effective communication interface between the roles within the ECTP/DICE project and other senior members of Early Childhood Education (ECE) department at both VU TAFE and Higher Education, ensuring that they are informed of developing issues, forthcoming meetings, milestones and activities. 

This role is being offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months at full time (36.75 hours per week). The classification of the role is HEP Level 8 and the salary range is $102,256 per annum to $115,153 per annum plus 17% Superannuation. This position is located at our Footscray Nicholson Street Campus.

About You:

We are looking for an individual who has:

• Relevant experience and knowledge in the Early Childhood Education sector to be able to provide strategic advice and expertise in the management of the project. 
• Coordinated and managed people, programs, systems or processes.
• High level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to produce/prepare clear, succinct and targeted briefing notes, presentations and responses. 
• Ability to multitask, time management skills and meet deadlines
• Worked effectively in a changing environments that call for resourcefulness, initiative and responsiveness

What We Offer:

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff

How to Apply & Position Description

Click here  to view a copy of the Position Description and click on Apply Now to submit your application for the role.

IMPORTANT: You must submit your application as a single document comprising your cover letter, CV and your responses to the selection criteria listed in the position description.

Applications close at 11pm on Sunday, 11 February 2024.

Who to Contact:

For further information relating to the position, please contact Ms. Genna Hughes, General Manager Business Development, Industry, Government Funding and Projects at [email protected]

Our Commitment to Protecting Country:

VU honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect or Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

VU is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under represented backgrounds in this field.