Director, Learning Design

• New educational leadership position
• Maximise student experience through ongoing course development and improvement
• Outstanding lifestyle opportunity, Hobart or Launceston location

 
Leading educational delivery to maximise student experience, the Director, Learning Design ensures outstanding educational planning and continuous improvement of training products and design, delivered online, face to face and through work placements.  The Director is a key liaison with the Department of Education to maximise Tasmania’s vocational and training outcomes, ensuring compliance with relevant national standards, providing innovative courses to meet student needs.  The role will also engage with schools and university partners, leading pathways and articulation arrangements to facilitate ongoing learning outcomes.
Reporting to the Executive Director Students and Education, and as part of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director will work collaboratively across the organisation to implement consistent and quality educational design across all industry areas, providing expertise in educational design and delivery, maximising online learning opportunities.
With relevant tertiary qualifications, preferably in adult education, deep experience in the TAFE/VET sector and significant strengths in learning development, the ideal candidate will be committed to flexible program delivery, with a passion for producing quality products and services to drive outcomes for students and the broader community.  Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills will be key to building and nurturing relationships with a range of stakeholders, including government, schools and universities.  A track record in compliance and course accreditation is also essential.
The Organisation
With a commitment to meeting Tasmanian community expectations and offering a range of flexible study options and support services to around 22,000 students, TasTAFE is a Tasmanian government statutory authority and Registered Training Organisation.  It is the largest provider of vocational education and training in Tasmania and is governed by an independent Statutory Board consisting of up to seven members appointed by the Minister for Education and Training.
With a purpose to lead the development of Tasmania’s skilled workforce, TasTAFE offers more than 200 nationally accredited and industry-endorsed qualifications across more than 30 industry areas, from a network of seven major campuses and contemporary training facilities, with over 900 staff.
TasTAFE has a strong values base and strives to deliver training that prepares students to take up employment for the first time, gain a promotion or change careers, as well as meet industry demand and enable Tasmanians to gain the skills and qualifications they need for the state’s workforce and the community to succeed and prosper.
For more information visit:  tastafe.tas.edu.au.
To apply, please click on ‘Apply now’, using reference TASdld0621 and addressing your cover letter and resume to Andrew Norton, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.