Director First Peoples Engagement, Education, Experience

Director First Peoples Engagement, Education, Experience

As the Director First Peoples Engagement, Education, Experience,you will lead and inspire excellence in First Peoples cultural engagement, education experiences, and pathways-to-employment to ensure success for First Peoples living, learning and working on Wadawurrung Country and beyond.
The role involves strategically leading initiatives to foster increased engagement with, and understanding of, cultural knowledge and culturally safe practices and experiences for students and staff at The Gordon TAFE. You'll play a pivotal role in establishing The Gordon as a leading and respectful provider of First Peoples education, overseeing a dedicated education support team at The Kitjarra wurrun-ngeen (Our Talking House) and coordinating support programs for First Peoples enrolled across all campuses.
Your responsibilities will extend to expanding and enhancing First Peoples education programs and initiatives to broaden opportunities for students and staff in education and employment pathways. Emphasising collaborative and inclusive approaches, you'll champion transformative practices, drawing on community connections and relationships to inform decision-making and promote self-determination for First Peoples within the institution.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll actively engage in building extensive regional, community, and industry networks to achieve positive organisational and community outcomes. Additionally, you'll be accountable for implementing strategic frameworks that align with the educational and employment needs and expectations of various stakeholders, including students, communities, industry partners, and government bodies.
Employment opportunity Full Time Ongoing
Salary Management Contract
Superannuation is paid at the current superannuation guarantee rate.
Why work with The Gordon?
The Gordon, one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria, is a dynamic and inclusive organisation. When you join us, you will be joining a thriving community that is supportive, collaborative and passionate about education. Your contributions will shape the future of education and empower students to reach their full potential.
As an employee of The Gordon, you will have access to:

As the Director First Peoples Engagement, Education, Experience,you will lead and inspire excellence in First Peoples cultural engagement, education experiences, and pathways-to-employment to ensure success for First Peoples living, learning and working on Wadawurrung Country and beyond.
The role involves strategically leading initiatives to foster increased engagement with, and understanding of, cultural knowledge and culturally safe practices and experiences for students and staff at The Gordon TAFE. You'll play a pivotal role in establishing The Gordon as a leading and respectful provider of First Peoples education, overseeing a dedicated education support team at The Kitjarra wurrun-ngeen (Our Talking House) and coordinating support programs for First Peoples enrolled across all campuses.
Your responsibilities will extend to expanding and enhancing First Peoples education programs and initiatives to broaden opportunities for students and staff in education and employment pathways. Emphasising collaborative and inclusive approaches, you'll champion transformative practices, drawing on community connections and relationships to inform decision-making and promote self-determination for First Peoples within the institution.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you'll actively engage in building extensive regional, community, and industry networks to achieve positive organisational and community outcomes. Additionally, you'll be accountable for implementing strategic frameworks that align with the educational and employment needs and expectations of various stakeholders, including students, communities, industry partners, and government bodies.
Employment opportunity Full Time Ongoing
Salary Management Contract
Superannuation is paid at the current superannuation guarantee rate.
Why work with The Gordon?
The Gordon, one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria, is a dynamic and inclusive organisation. When you join us, you will be joining a thriving community that is supportive, collaborative and passionate about education. Your contributions will shape the future of education and empower students to reach their full potential.
As an employee of The Gordon, you will have access to:

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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.
Our people thrive in a diverse and vibrant environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe. We provide a workplace of equal opportunity, accessible to everyone, regardless of ability, where everyone has the right to be themselves and, where our diversity is a catalyst for the experiences of our community.
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 the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards .
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Applications close:
Monday, 29 April :
00 am
Enquiries:
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Application process:
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Application requirements:
This is a special measures designated role, and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
Applications must include a Cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, your current Resume, and any additional supporting documentation that outlines your skills, experience and suitability for the position.
This position requires a current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, and a National Police check.
You must hold permanent residency status in Australia or have a valid Work Visa to apply for this position.

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