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All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.\nManager, Apprenticeship Support Programs\n\nSalary: $142,790 - $191,084 (Plus superannuation)\n\nFixed term position until 30 June 2028 \n\nUsual hours of work: Full-time ((flexibility may be available)\n\nUsual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)\n\nThe Role\n\nThe Manager, Apprenticeship Support Programs is responsible for leading the effective operation, performance and continuous improvement of Apprenticeships Victoria's apprentice support programs.\n\nThe role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure programs deliver high-quality, apprentice centred support services. The Manager oversees operations, grant and budget management, workforce management, performance and reporting and process improvement across the programs. The programs require strong stakeholder engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.\n\nThe Manager is accountable for monitoring program performance, managing risks and ensuring services are delivered in line with departmental objectives, policy settings and governance requirements. Using data and insights, the Manager performance and drives continuous improvement across both programs to improve efficiency and service quality. This role requires strong operational expertise and sound judgement.\n\nKey accountabilities include:\n\nIdentifies and responds to new and emerging strategic issues impacting on the operating environment\n\nDevelops service delivery models within business plans and objectives\n\nProvides highly specialist services or expert advice on service delivery\n\nRepresents own work area with external stakeholders, and effectively manages feedback\n\nParticipates in strategic planning and contributes to strategic decision-making process\n\nResponsible for meeting service objectives, including financial, quality and time related targets for programs or major projects\n\nThe Team\n\nThe position of Manager, Apprenticeship Support Programs will work within Apprenticeships Victoria Branch, which sits within Skills and TAFE Group.\n\nSkills 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.\n\nWorking in close partnership with the Victorian Skills Authority (VSA), ST provides leadership and stewardship of a responsive, high-quality vocational education and training (VET) system. This includes oversight of the Victorian TAFE Network, led by the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD), and the apprenticeships system, with a strong focus on aligning training with industry needs and strengthening pathways into the workforce.\n\nST supports lifelong learning and inclusive education through Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) and the Learn Local network, helping adult learners progress into further study or work. ST collaborates across government, industry, education providers, and communities to deliver skills-focused solutions that improve workforce outcomes and enable businesses to access a skilled workforce.\n\nAbout You\n\nTo be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:\n\nManaging People: Role models ethical leadership through decision making and interactions with people; Creates an organisational culture that enables others to perform at their best and achieve outcomes the organisation.\n\nInnovation and Continuous Improvement: Establishes metrics that evaluate quality and effectiveness of work delivered; Models and encourages new and different approaches, ways of working and solutions that deliver outcomes beyond st\nakeholder expectations. \n\nCustomer Focus: Assesses effectiveness of service delivery against leading services; Challenges others to deliver service excellence; Looks for long term benefits to the client. \n\nCritical Thinking and Problem Solving: Considers a broad range of topics (beyond immediate area of work), works across government and at senior levels to develop and deliver sustainable solutions. \n\nSystems Thinking: Establishes an integrated perspective of the organisation's systems and identifies the leverage points where intervention will add value. \n\nWorking Collaboratively: Build a culture of collaboration across the organisation; Looks for and facilitates opportunities to collaborate with external stakeholders; Identifies and overcomes barriers to communication with internal and external stakeholder \n\nFurther Information\n\nFor a confidential discussion, please contact Rebecca Clark, Director, Insights and Reform on 0438 108 553 or [email protected]\n\nThe department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. 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