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Come and make a difference and shape our students future. Exciting opportunity leading a talented Portfolio. Geelong City Campus Location. Come and make a difference and shape our students future Exciting opportunity leading a talented Portfolio Geelong City Campus Location Ready to lead education with purpose? This is your opportunity to step into a senior education leadership role where learning quality, student success and industry relevance come together. If you thrive in education environments and love balancing people leadership with strategy, innovation and delivery, this is the role for you. At The Gordon, education sits at the heart of everything we do. Were looking for a Portfolio Manager with strong education experience who understands teaching and learning, leads educators with confidence, and knows how to turn strategy into real outcomes for students, teachers and industry. About the Role This role provides senior education leadership across the Business, Design & Technology portfolio, with a strong focus on teaching excellence, contemporary learning practice and student success. Youll lead Program Leads and educators, shape learning strategy and champion education quality across a diverse and high-impact portfolio. Operational accountability sits alongside your core purpose; enabling outstanding learning experiences through strong leadership, planning and collaboration. In this role, you will: Lead education delivery across the portfolio, strengthening teaching practice and learning quality. Inspire, coach and develop educators and Program Leads to build capability and confidence. Drive student engagement, retention and success through high-quality learning experiences. Collaborate with employers and stakeholders to grow education pathways and opportunities. Develop and enhance strong industry partnerships to ensure learning remains current, relevant and future-focused. Ensure programs meet education compliance, regulatory and quality standards. Partner across the organisation to align workforce planning, resources and innovation with education priorities. If this interests you and you want to find out more, take a look at the Position Description! About You Youre an experienced education leader who understands how quality learning is built, sustained and improved. You lead educators with purpose, value strong teaching practice, and know how to balance educational integrity with operational responsibility. You enjoy working at scale, influencing strategy, and creating environments where students and staff can succeed together. Youll bring: Proven leadership experience within education, training or teaching-focused environments. Strong understanding of teaching and learning quality, student experience and education compliance. Experience delivering workforce, financial and performance outcomes across education portfolios. Proven ability to build strong industry partnerships, collaborating with employers and stakeholders to shape relevant learning and strengthen workforce pathways. Highly developed communication and relationship skills with the ability to influence, collaborate and lead with confidence. Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to apply evidence-based, data driven analysis to support decision making. Proven business experience and/or relevant qualification in business, management, leadership or education. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please apply! Please note, candidate reviews and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, so get your application in now so you dont miss this great role. Please note applications submitted via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Whats next? Applications close on 20 May 2026 @11:55pm Our people thrive in a diverse and vibrant environment which iswelcoming, inclusive and safe. We provide a workplace of equalopportunity, accessible to everyone, regardless of ability, whereeveryone has the right to be themselves and, where ourdiversity is a catalyst for the experiences of our student community. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and beliefs to apply for this role. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Careers and Talent team via *******@gordontafe.edu.au or +61 3 5225 0870. The Gordon As one of Victoria''s largest regional TAFEs, The Gordon is a dynamic and inclusive organisation valuing collaboration, diversity, and the power of education. By joining us, youll become part of a thriving community committed to empowering students and shaping the future of education. We are the Gordon | We bring our best | We create the future | We are student minded As a values-driven organisation, The Gordon encourages employee celebration with a dynamic Values Recognition initiative. This program empowers team members to highlight each other''s outstanding contributions, offering timely and impactful feedback that resonates throughout the year. All positions require a current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and along with background checks. You must hold permanent residency status in Australia or have a valid Work Visa to apply for this position. The Gordon is dedicated to the safety and welfare of all children and young people and prides itself on being a Child Safe organisation and aligns with theVictorian Governments Child Safe Standards. Position Description Opens in new window