Education and Product Manager

Chisholm is seeking an experienced Education and Product Manager for our 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 Education and Product Manager, your key responsibilities include:

• Provide senior educational leadership across the Centre’s program of work and education models (hub, satellite campuses and online), leading education design, curriculum development, product development and establishment of new delivery models in partnership with teaching and learning teams.
• Lead the design, evaluation and continuous improvement of programs and courses aligned to digital, AI and technology workforce demand and recognised capability frameworks including DigComp, Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) and the Digital Literacy Skills Framework, aligning to existing Chisolm processes.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive CoE Education Strategy and Delivery Plan that translates the Centre’s Activity Plan into clear, measurable education outcomes across all delivery modes and market needs.
• Design a national digital skills framework and training model to upskill the VET workforce, partnering with Chisholm’s Professional Educator College, in alignment with the Universities Accord Report’s professional development recommendations.
• Develop a digital expert training pathway aligned to technology-related courses and digital, AI and technology introduction into programs cross-sectorally, enabling educators to introduce new and emerging technologies into their delivery.
• Contribute to the Centre’s monitoring and evaluation program, using data and evaluation insights to drive continuous improvement in Centre outcomes.
• Define education excellence benchmarks for the Centre of Excellence and monitor outcomes and programs against benchmarks.
• Gather data on Centre of Excellence program student engagement, retention, completion and graduate employment; use data and evaluation insights to improve outcomes.
• Ensure program design supports encourages access and equity for priority cohorts including women, First Nations and CALD learners.
• Lead and develop high-performing, cross-functional teams; set clear expectations, foster collaboration and build an inclusive, respectful culture.
• Drive a culture of cross-functional collaboration, sharing and continuous improvement across CoE initiatives.
• Co-design programs with employers and industry partners to meet emerging skill needs and to ensure strong workplace context through satellite campuses and industry placements.
• Build and maintain relationships with Jobs and Skills Councils (including the Future Skills Organisation), peak bodies, universities and government agencies relevant to the Centre’s education remit.

This position is assessed as partly remote capable and if this position is approved for flexible work arrangements Chisholm’s retains the right to recall to campus in the event of incidents and events that require on campus attendance.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated individual with a deep understanding of the vocational education regulatory environment, including ASQA, AQF, training package frameworks and funding models at a state and national level and demonstrated expertise in leading large-scale curriculum design and education delivery projects within the VET context.

Qualifications required for the role

• Bachelor Level 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.

Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.

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
• Networking Opportunities with Industrial 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. It’s confidential.

If this is the job for you, please apply online 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 qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume
• Current valid Employee Working with Children Check
• Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
• Verified National Police Check (at employee expense)

Applications for this position close at 9am Wednesday 26 August 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Elissa Mckenzie, Director Digital, AI and Technology Centre of Excellence at elissa.mckenzie@chisholm.edu.au.

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 inclusion@chisholm.edu.au.

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

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