• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 7 $101,858 - $112,156 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As the Team Leader, Professional Experience, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring students receive high-quality support throughout their placements. The Professional Experience Office (PEO) is responsible for the successful placement of pre-service teachers for the professional experience components of their Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses.  As a Team Leader, you will provide leadership and supervision to one of two high performing teams.

Leading a dedicated team, you will oversee day-to-day operations, develop programs and processes to enhance the student experience, and manage escalated placement issues with professionalism and care. This role requires a proactive and solutions-focused leader who enjoys working in an ever-changing environment and continuously seeks ways to add value for our students, schools and early learning centres.

As a Team Leader, you will:

• Plan, coordinate and perform a wide range of specialist operational activities in relation to professional experience within the School of Education
• Effectively lead the staff and activities of the Professional Experience Office across two campuses ensuring appropriate workflows and resources are allocated within and around the different streams of professional experience activities
• Undertake process reviews and develop and implement new procedures in relation to professional experience, in consultation with the Manager, Professional Experience, Academic Director of Professional Experience, School Manager, Head of School and the School of Education Teaching and Learning Committee
• Provide high-level advice in relation to professional experience to various stakeholders in relation to major course reviews.
• Provide well-researched advice to the Manager, Professional Experience  and the Academic Directorof Professional Experience on all issues relating to professional experience through research and analysis in areas of high priority.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Administrative management experience in an education environment, including experience relating to the administration of students and academic programs
• An understanding of professional accreditation requirements for teacher registration and capacity to liaise appropriately with schools and key professional bodies
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of leadership and management of staff and resources, including conducting performance reviews, particularly in relation to the requirements of a multi-campus team

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Caitlin Hardiman (Manager, Professional Experience) on 03 5227 2604 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Team Leader Professional Experience 569358.pdf

Applications for this position close on 18 March 2025.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.