VET Program Coordinator, Education

Description

VET, Program Coordinator, Education

Broome campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract

• Join the University supporting its students and staff to achieve their career goals.
• Lead VET education programs that make a real difference to learners, communities and future career pathways.
• Competitive Salary + 15% superannuation

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.

With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

About the office

Vocational Education and Training (VET) at Notre Dame provides students with the skills they need to thrive in the education and health industries. We provide career preparation and formal qualifications to specialise in a certain area of work, to make a career change or as a pathway into higher education. Our programs are flexible and structured so students can learn online, on-campus and in the field.

About the role

The Program Coordinator, Education leads the delivery of nationally recognised VET programs across University campuses, supporting curriculum quality, compliance, staff capability and positive learner outcomes while maintaining a teaching and assessment load.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of PC Education programs across campuses, ensuring high-quality training, assessment and learner support.
• Support and mentor trainers and assessors to build capability, consistency and strong teaching practice.
• Deliver teaching and assessment as part of an agreed workload, modelling effective VET practice.
• Coordinate curriculum planning, learning resources, assessment validation and continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor student engagement, progression and outcomes to support learner success.
• Ensure programs meet RTO Standards, VET Quality Framework, AQF, Training Package requirements and University policies.
• Build effective relationships with schools, employers, placement providers, industry partners and internal stakeholders.
• Manage day-to-day program operations, including staffing, timetabling, resources, assessment scheduling and reporting.

Qualifications, skills & experience

Essential

• Relevant qualification in Education, Education Support, Community Services or a related field, with suitable vocational industry experience.
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - TAE40116 or TAE40122.
• Experience coordinating VET programs within an RTO, including teaching, assessment, curriculum development, quality assurance and compliance.
• Strong understanding of VET, competency-based training, adult learning principles, RTO Standards, the VET Quality Framework, AQF and Training Package requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and support trainers and assessors to deliver quality teaching and assessment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to use learner and program data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Confident using learning management systems, student management systems, Microsoft Office and educational technologies.

Desirable

• Experience coordinating programs across multiple campuses or locations.
• Postgraduate qualification in education, leadership or a related field.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your career.
• A positive, supportive, and collaborative team environment.
• Discounted study at the University.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 14 September 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Marcia Rodrigues, [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained