An exciting opportunity exists up until December 2020 for a highly motivated and progressive person who is passionate about learning and interested in working collaboratively with others to develop Brimbank as a learning community.

The successful candidate will join a great team and:

• Lead and manage the Learning Unit
• Implement the Brimbank Lifelong Learning Strategy 2018-2023 and the Brimbank Youth Jobs Strategy 2018-2023.
• Oversee the implementation of the new Brimbank Learning Futures project at the Council managed area of VISY Cares Hub. This will be a key deliverable.
• Support and facilitate collaboration and partnership between learning providers, local business, state, federal and local government, community groups and local service providers to identify and address gaps in learning provision
• Organise key learning events to encourage community participation in lifelong learning
• Create `Communities of Practice’ around each of the key life stages

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience in leading and managing staff
• Value innovation and create new approaches to improve learning outcomes
• Have strong business acumen
• Have demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver them on time and on budget
• Be experienced in building and maintaining strategic partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Have relevant tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications.

The position will commence March 2019 or earlier by negotiation. 

Applications should include a cover letter, resume and a response to the Key Selection Criteria in the position description to be eligible for the role.Full details are in the position description. For further information, contact Christine McAllister on 9249 4285 or Liss Gabb on 9249 4194.

Brimbank City Council embraces our diverse community and work environment and encourages applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member