Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/082399B
Manager, Higher Education Governance
The Role
The Manager, Higher Education Governance is responsible for leading on the provision of expert advice on governance matters related to Victoria's public universities and other key public sector boards. This includes managing ministerial appointments, supporting recruitment of high quality, diverse candidates, ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory and reporting requirements, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Manager, Higher Education Governance forms a part of the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery within the Skills and TAFE group.
Skills and TAFE (ST) focuses on enabling Victorians to access the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to participate in today's workforce, prepare for future jobs, and achieve their educational aspirations. The Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD) incorporating the TAFE Strategy, Systems and Tertiary Governance branch and the TAFE Performance, Finance and Infrastructure branch, plays a system leadership and management role for the Victorian TAFE Network (VTN) across Victoria.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Eve Bodsworth, Director, Governance, Engagement and Marrung on [email protected] or 0416064315
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or hav e a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description, not exceeding 2 pages.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 10 June 2026.