Academic Coordinator

Overview
The Academic Team Leader has overall responsibility for the provision of high-quality educational program delivery to all clients within a Government Services (NSF) location. The Academic Team Leader is also responsible for ensuring course delivery is in accordance with NSF program contract and compliance requirements.

Objectives
• Effective, flexible, and consistently high-quality educational delivery appropriate to the local client profile within a NSF location
• Meet and exceed contract KPIs related to academic achievement and the maintenance of RTO compliance at a location
• Close collaboration with the Operations Team Leader to provide effective leadership at the location
• Contribute to Navitas’ reputation for innovation, use of technology and academic leadership.

This role travels across all our West Melbourne Colleges - Sunshine, St Albans, Footscray & Werribee. 

Essential:
• A Bachelor of Education or Degree equivalent, and post-graduate qualifications in TESOL, or Adult Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)/Basic Education and relevant Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)
• Significant experience in teaching ESOL programs
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate language programs and lead academicteams
• Demonstrated ability to use a range of technologies in programdelivery
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver professional development toteachers
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in a multi- cultural learning environment
• Demonstrated awareness of a range of cultural perspectives and sensitive approaches relevant to our clients

Desirable:
• Experience working in AMEP and/or SEE programs
• Knowledge and experience in teaching and assessing using a range of language, literacy and numeracy curricula
• Knowledge of reporting frameworks such as the ACSF

What we can offer you:

• A fun and supportive team environment
• Career progression and development pathways
• Collegial and collaborative environment with the aim of academic excellence
• Mobility within the organisation and locations
• Health & Wellbeing packages which includes free counselling for employees and family, discounted gym membership, movie tickets, discounts on travel, accommodation and insurance
• Salary packaging and novated leasing

Diversity Equity and Inclusion:
Navitas Skilled futures, as part of Navitas, promotes and embraces an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, of all ages and genders, First Nations and Indigenous peoples, and people of diverse community groups. We believe equality, flexibility and diversity deliver a rich and collaborative environment. We strive to ensure that all our staff – no matter where they are from or who they are – feel safe, supported, and are given opportunities to thrive. 

Join our team and work committed to achieving the language, literacy, numeracy and employability skills that meet the settlement, study and employment goals of our clients.

How to Apply: 

• Submit your CV (if including a cover letter please note you can upload this on the 2nd page of the application process)
• Please note applicants are assessed upon receipt so you are encouraged to apply now.

About Navitas 
Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. The Navitas portfolio employs over 5000 staff and supports over 60,000 students and encompasses a broad selection of partners, locations, and opportunities, including university pathway programs, English language qualifications, employment training, creative media training, and more.