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Senior Educator, Mental Health and Community Services


Company : Victoria University


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2026-02-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About VU:At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in ourStrategic Plan : Start well, finish brilliantly.One of the drivers "Thriving place to Study and Work" will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.Aboutthe Team:We are a large and diverse and dynamic team at Victoria University, who are passionate about what we do. The Community Services Team delivers the following coursesCert IV Mental HealthCert IV AODCert IV Youth WorkDiploma of Youth WorkDiploma of Community ServicesSkill Set AODSkill Set Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence RiskAbout the Role:If you like working in a busy fast-paced environment that promotes opportunities for professional growth, this role is for you. We foster a collaborative team environment, and the chance to contribute to meaningful, high-impact work.Position Key Duties:Manage the design, development, delivery, evaluation and transition of programs into the blended delivery model, as well as providing ongoing support, mentoring and implementationPartner with the manager to coordinate quality compliance of ASQA, VRQA, HESG and CRICOS(where applicable) service agreements within all of the department''s programs.Support teaching teams to develop educational strategies and learning materials for course delivery to address the challenges faced by studentsWork with and support the Manager where required to complete program operations, training needs, team co-ordination, student results and timetables and sessional teaching requirements for the department.Assist in co-ordination of administrative requirements around student enrolments, retention, completions and assessment including the induction of teaching staff in the departmentSalary: $121,708 per annumEmployment Type:Fixed Term (2 years)Hours:full time (38 hours per week)Location: FootscrayFor a detailed overview of the role''s duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Senior Educator Mental Health and Community Services Position Description.About You:A Training and Assessment qualification: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or TAE40122); or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) with Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills (TAELLN411 or TAELLN401); and Design and Develop Assessment Tools (TAEASS502, TAEASS502A or TAEASS502B)Capability to facilitate the development of learning and assessment resources in a variety of settings relevant to contemporary VET practiceDemonstrated ability to manage resources and a team of staff providing services to students/clientsThe University is a Child Safe organisation.You willbe requiredto hold a current employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior tocommencingemployment.Who to Contact?For further information relating to the position, please contactMichelle Reilly, Senior Manager Early Childhood and Community Services at How to Apply:Applications must besubmitted:A cover letterYour curriculum vitae/resumeEvidence of applicable qualifications,licencesand registrationApplications will closeFriday 13th Feb at 5 pm. This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate beidentified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.Why Join VU:VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visitourCareers at VU WebpageOur Commitment to Protecting CountryVictoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We willdemonstratesensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our 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.Our Commitment to Progressive InclusivityVU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be aWGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.Our Commitment to Inclusive RecruitmentVU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. 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