Managing Director

• Build a collegiate culture
• Expand regional and industry partnerships
• Drive innovation and revenue growth

The Position
The foundations have been established to enable a visionary executive to lead Federation Training on the next stage of its journey. The organisation is seeking a values-based and entrepreneurial Managing Director (MD) with the drive, experience and commercial acumen to lead Federation Training as it embarks on its next phase of sustainable growth in a highly competitive market.  The MD will play a key role in continuing to build and strengthen the Federation Training brand in regional Victoria whilst further developing its national and international presence.
Reporting to the Chair and Board, the Managing Director will lead and empower the Executive team to focus on providing high quality education programs and outstanding outcomes for students, while ensuring the achievement of strategic and operational goals to develop and grow the business.
The ideal candidate will be a highly strategic and future-focussed senior executive with experience or an understanding of the VET, education, or related sectors.  Demonstrating the ability to deliver growth and quality outcomes in a rapidly changing environment, the new MD will bring contemporary people management skills, exceptional public relations capabilities and excellent financial literacy.  An inspirational, energetic and collaborative leader, the successful candidate will be able to drive the strategic agenda, foster operational excellence and deliver outstanding educational outcomes across the organisation. The new MD must be cognisant of the issues and opportunities facing the Gippsland region and the critical role Federation Training plays in skilling and empowering the community and possess a strong understanding of the Victorian TAFE sector.
The Organisation
Federation Training is a multi-campus facility located at Bairnsdale, Sale, Fulham, Lakes Entrance, Traralgon, Morwell, Leongatha, Yallourn, Warragul and Chadstone.  It provides a unique approach to the delivery of a range of courses.
Building on over 85 years’ experience in training and education Federation Training provides improved opportunities and outcomes for vocational education students across Gippsland and South Eastern Victoria.
For more information visit: www.federationtraining.edu.au
To apply – send your application to fedmd@fisherleadership.com, quoting reference FDTmdi0218 and addressing your cover letter and resume to Andrew Norton, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.