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Are you someone who loves being out in industry as much as you enjoy shaping strategy behind the scenes? Do you thrive on building relationships, spotting emerging skills needs, and turning conversations into new training opportunities?
Our client is seeking a dynamic and well-connected manager to lead both product development, curriculum maintenance and industry engagement across critical sectors including Electrotechnology, Energy, Gas & Renewables, Automotive, and Transport & Logistics.
This is a senior, influential role at the intersection of education, industry, and government. You’ll act as a trusted connector. Listening to industry, translating workforce needs into training solutions, and helping shape the future of vocational education in Victoria.
About the role
In this role, you’ll combine strategic leadership with a strong networking and relationship-building focus. A significant part of your success will come from engaging industry bodies, employers, associations, and government stakeholders to identify emerging skills needs and support the development of new and updated programs.
You’ll be the kind of person who enjoys conversations that lead somewhere. New programs, stronger partnerships, better outcomes.
What you’ll do

• Lead product development and curriculum maintenance strategy across key trade and transport industries, aligned to state and industry priorities
• Actively engage industry stakeholders to identify skills gaps, emerging trends, and opportunities for new or enhanced training programs
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with employers, industry bodies, government agencies, and training providers
• Influence training product development and implementation at a state level
• Provide authoritative advice on workforce development, training reform, and best practice
• Champion quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across accredited training
• Represent the organisation in forums, working groups, and industry networks
• Use research, insights, and industry intelligence to inform strategy and innovation

This is a full-time, ongoing role based in Melbourne, with regular engagement across industry and stakeholder environments.
About you
You’re a credible, confident relationship-builder who understands how industry really works and enjoys being the bridge between employers, education, and policy.
You’ll likely bring:

• Trade or tertiary qualifications in Electrotechnology, Energy, Gas, Automotive, or Transport & Logistics
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, with tertiary qualifications in VET highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of the VET system, including Training Packages, AQTF Standards, and the AQF
• Proven experience leading teams and influencing outcomes through collaboration rather than authority
• A natural networking style. You’re comfortable engaging senior industry figures and building long-term partnerships
• Strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate industry and policy insights into practical training solutions
• Experience managing complex projects with a focus on quality, compliance, and outcomes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid digital capability across Microsoft Office and related systems
• A Victorian Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

Most importantly, your values align with a culture built on curiosity, trust, and compassion.
Why join?
For more than a century, our client has helped people build skills, confidence, and meaningful careers. From entry-level training through to advanced qualifications, they play a critical role in supporting individuals, industries, and communities.
You’ll be supported by a values-driven organisation that invests in its people, encourages growth, and recognises the importance of balance. This is a role where your influence will be felt not just internally, but across industries shaping Victoria’s future workforce.

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