Role Description/Criteria
About the business
Padua College is a thriving Catholic Secondary School on the Mornington Peninsula, with 2500 students across four campuses. We believe purpose resides in every student, and so nurture each student’s potential, supporting them to grow in character, discover talents, and embrace their unique callings.
About the role
Applications are sought for the position of VET Coordinator - POL 2. This is a 3 year tenured Position of Leadership in conjunction with an ongoing teaching appointment.
Padua College provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.
The North Star is our guiding direction. It encompasses our “why” at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction.
We want every person to:
• recognise and utilise their God-given talents;
• be the best they can be; and
• make a positive impact on their world.
Our Core Values:
a) We welcome and affirm
b) We inspire growth of the whole person
c) We create a love of learning
d) We build positive relationships
e) We embrace diversity
f) We show compassion for those in need
g) We reconcile and forgive
h) We work for a just and peaceful world
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The VET Coordinator is central to the implementation of the College’s Educational Strategic Plan. In partnership with the Learning and Teaching Team, the VET Coordinator ensures the delivery of a comprehensive Vocational Education and Training (VET) program across all campuses, consistent with the MACS Vision for Instruction and the requirements of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA).
All Victorian senior secondary certificates (the VCE, the VCE Vocational Major and the Victorian Pathways Certificate) are valuable and recognise the importance of flexible, personalised learning pathways that prepare students for further study, training, and/or the workplace. The VET Coordinator works in conjunction with the Assistant Heads of Campus – Learning and Pedagogy, the Careers Learning Leader, the Head of Applied Learning Pathways, the Senior Pathways Administration Assistant, and the VASS Administrator to ensure the best possible pathway for each student.
The VET Coordinator, with the support of the Senior Pathways Administration Assistant, is responsible for the strategic implementation, delivery, promotion and continuation of VET programs offered to students through both College-delivered and externally delivered programs, including VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS) and School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs). The VET Coordinator is also responsible for the development and maintenance of effective partnerships and relationships with industry, community organisations and business, including Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), TAFE institutes, and other educational institutions.
The VET Coordinator is a key member of the Senior Pathways Team, reports directly to the Vice Principal - Learning and Teaching, and is directed by the Assistant Head of Campus - Learning and Pedagogy.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The responsibilities of the VET Coordinator include, but are not limited to:
- overseeing the delivery of VET programs for Padua students across all campuses;
- coordinating, in conjunction with the Senior Pathways Administration Assistant, student enrolment and monitoring student progress in internal courses and external courses with VET providers;
- promoting the provision of VET programs to the College Community;
- ensuring that VET programs and workplace learning arrangements meet all regulatory, compliance and quality assurance requirements; and
- performing other duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal and/or members of the College Improvement Team.
Teachers are supported by the Department Heads, Learning Leaders, the Assistant Heads of Campus (Learning and Pedagogy), Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus), and the Vice Principal (Learning and Teaching) across the College in the development, implementation, and teaching of the curriculum.
They are also supported by the House Coordinators, Assistant Heads of Campus (Student Wellbeing and Growth), the Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus) and the Vice Principal – Students, in the pastoral care and discipline of students, as well as the smooth and effective management of classes.
SALARY REMUNERATION: According to the CEMEA 2022, $79,589.00 - $118,063.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.
A Position of Leadership 2 is $6,326.00 per annum.
Applications for this position close at 10.00am Friday 30 October 2026.
All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt by return email.
Shortlisted candidates will receive further communication from the College regarding the position.
The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.
Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For teaching positions successful applicants will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and for non-teaching positions successful applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.
Application Procedures
https://form.myrecruitmentplus.com/applicationform?jobAdId=9833612