ROLE DESCRIPTION
1.
ROLE DETAILS
Role Title
Education Manager
Role No
Classification Level
ASO-7
Discipline
Administration
Division
Organisational and Community Development
Date Created
June 2010
Branch/Unit
College for Learning and Development
Date Approved
June 2010
Reports To
Dean, College for Learning and Development
Review Date
2.
ROLE CONTEXT
Role Summary
Reporting/Working
Relationships
Special Conditions
3.
The Education Manager is a role within the College for Learning and Development and is accountable to
the Dean for:

developing competency based learning models and methodologies that meet the Australian
Qualifications Training Framework (AQTF).

managing the delivery, assessment and evaluation of learning and development programs which
support the Department for Families and Communities’ (DFC) strategic initiatives.

developing and maintaining effective strategic partnerships with key internal and external
stakeholders.

providing leadership to the College to deliver quality education services in line with the Department’s
strategic plan.

Dean, College for Learning and Development (direct manager)

Facilitators of learning (report to this role)

College managers

Executive and senior management of DFC

Work collaboratively with staff in specific functional areas in the Department

External training providers

Other government departments/agencies

Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History Record
Check (NCHRC) prior to being employed and every three years.

Intrastate travel to regional locations.

Current drivers licence.

Workplace Training and Assessor Qualification (Certificate IV in Training and Assessment) and/or
other tertiary qualification in education or training.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
PRIMARY OUTCOMES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
RELATED TASKS
Leadership and Management

Contribute to effective leadership and management of the College for Learning and
Development and promote quality, innovation and service improvement.

Management and development of direct reports and accountability for allocated functional
responsibilities.

Provide leadership and specific advice in relation to compliance with workplace and other
related legislation in accordance with organisational and Registered Training Organisation
requirements.

Lead the allocated team to deliver quality services in line with the State Strategic Plan and
DFC’s Strategic Agenda.

Provide appropriate management of resources and risks including finance and learning and
development resources.

Monitor and review learning and development policies and procedures to make them
consistent across the organisation.

Promote and maintain compliance with learning and development requirements for the
standards for Registered Training Organisations.

Lead the development and implementation of learning and development projects.

Represent the DFC in committees, forums and working groups at the State and National
level in relation to implementation of government strategies.

Develop and maintain effective strategic networks and partnerships with key internal and
external stakeholders.

Lead and add value to the College for Learning and Development by maintaining
professionalism and a commitment to a customer focussed service delivery.
Operational Management
Project Management
Relationship Management
Organisational Contribution
 Understand and follow workplace safety initiatives, identify hazards and contribute to a safe
working environment, as well as follow procedures to manage and minimise risks within the
DFC.
 Follow the principles of a sustainable working environment by following departmental
greening initiatives.
 Model ethical behaviour and practices consistent with SA Government Code of Ethics for
Public Sector Employees and DFC stated values.
Page 2
4.
DFC CAPABILITIES

Develop strategic relationships and networks to increase team effectiveness and achieve
departmental goals.

Use negotiation and influence skills to convey information and mediate conflict.

Promote and model high standards in client services.

Implement improved strategies and service standards to increase effectiveness.

Identify trends and developments that may affect the department’s ability to meet current and future
client needs.
Achieving
Objectives

Manage current resources and develop plans to maximise use of available resources.

Guide and support team/individuals to achieve goals on time and maintain high performance
standards.
Personal Drive &
Professionalism

Inspire and motivate others to achieve organisational values by modelling appropriate behaviours and
actions.

Provide leadership and advice to team members to achieve action plans.

Lead change and develop new concepts and procedures to improve services and maximise
performance.

Monitor decision making processes to adapt to changing client and organisational needs.

Take action and provide services that are inclusive of Aboriginal people and people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds as well as engaging in learning about other cultures to better
establish relationships and improve services.
Relating &
Communicating
Client Focus
Continuous
Improvement
Respect Cultural
Diversity
6.
ROLE SPECIFIC CAPABILITIES
1
Learning and development leadership and management – lead and manage learning and development activities within a
Registered Training Organisation.
2
Leading delivery and assessment methodologies – lead the design and implementation of innovative and flexible delivery
and assessment methodologies.
3
Create learning solutions - consult with key organisational stakeholders to identify learning and development needs and
translate into practical learning solutions.
4
Coaching others – coach peers, team members and other employees to assist in their development.
5
Analytical skills – analyse requirements and create innovative solutions to meet AQTF Standards for Registered Training
organisations.
7.
DELEGATES APPROVAL
ASSESSED BY:
Date:
Signature:
APPROVED BY:
Date:
Signature:
Page 3