Director Digital, AI and Technology Centre of Excellence

Join a Values driven Organisation with a commitment to Excellence in Education!

Fixed term until December 2029 | Attractive Remuneration

Location: Frankston Campus | Hybrid Working

Chisholm is seeking an experienced leader for our new Digital, AI and Technology Centre of Excellence.

BELONGING & INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people's unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm's culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Director Digital, AI and Technology, your key responsibilities include:

• Transform strategy into real outcomes.
• Lead a nation-wide effort to lift Australia's digital capability and close critical workforce gaps.
• Drive teaching & learning excellence, ensuring high quality, industry relevant and compliant.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships across the Victorian and National TAFE Networks, industry and peak bodies, community partners, universities and Government agencies.
• Steward the Centre's public presence, engagement strategy and collaborative co-design.
• Ensure governance, funding and compliance support education impact.

ABOUT YOU

• Highly motivated individual with deep experience in digital, technology and an understanding of the Vocational Education Environment.
• Strong leader who can build trust and unify diverse stakeholders.
• Lead collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• You are driven in improving learner success and strengthening Australia's digital workforce.

Qualifications preferred for the role:

• Bachelor Level Qualification (Essential), preferably in Education or Information Technology
• Certifications in project management, change management, business process design, digital transformation, and/or technology innovation
• Post Graduate Qualification preferably in Education or Information Technology

ABOUT US

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne's southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An Inclusive work culture- Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people's unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education.
• Professional Development- continue to grow your career as you nurture your students
• Networking Opportunities with Industry Partners
• State of the art facilities on our campuses
• Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
• Free Employee Assistance Program- get the support you want. Its confidential.

If this is the job for you, please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application!

Important information about your application:

Your application should include:

• a cover letter
• your resume
• contact details of three (3) referees

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:

• Verified copies of all qualifications and transcripts as listed on resume.
• Current & Valid Working with Children Check (Employee and not Volunteer)
• Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
• Verified Police Check (position dependent)

Selection & Appointment

• Interviews could be held progressively during the advertisement stage and after the closing date.
• Referees will be contacted after the interview process.
• Psychometric testing may be used during the selection process.
• An appointment to this position is required as soon as possible.

Applications for this position close at 10am Monday, 16 March 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Damien Van Eyk, Chief Commercial Officer via email d***@*********** or Naida Osmancevic, Senior Employment Specialist via email n***@*********** or 0*** *** ***.

We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing s***@***********.

Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.