A Senior Executive role pivotal in supporting the CEO to ensure the delivery of high-quality, innovative, and responsive education and training across all cohorts, from senior secondary and VET to Higher Education and international students, while driving strategic planning, educational excellence, and a strong culture of service.
The Brief
A prominent tertiary education provider in Melbourne sought to appoint an Executive Director, Teaching and Learning. The role was pivotal in supporting the CEO to ensure the delivery of high-quality, innovative, and responsive education and training across all student cohorts, including international students, and clients from senior secondary, VETiS, VET, and Higher Education sectors. The Executive Director would be responsible for program delivery planning that meets the needs of students, industries, and communities, ensuring the institution’s reputation for excellence in teaching and learning experiences. As a key member of the Executive Team, the role required leadership and expertise in VET and Higher Education, with a strong operational focus on executing strategies and fostering a culture of support and service to delivery business groups, students, and clients.
The Process
Future Leadership conducted a comprehensive national search to identify candidates with a proven track record in educational leadership and innovation. The search focused on individuals who demonstrated the ability to:
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Develop and implement innovative strategies relevant to the tertiary education sector within a context of change.
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Ensure high-quality, innovative, and responsive education and training that meets the needs of students, industry, and other clients.
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Drive business planning and performance, including strategic planning, budget management, and systemic improvement initiatives.
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Strengthen pedagogy, courses, and flexibility in delivery by developing and implementing education strategies that enhance teaching excellence.
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Oversee the success of the institution’s educational performance by developing performance targets aligned with core business objectives and driving the achievement of KPIs.
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Embed a commitment to client service by creating and sustaining a unique service philosophy and fostering a strong service culture among client-facing teams.
Candidates underwent a rigorous selection process, including multiple interview rounds and presentations on emerging trends in educational delivery and compliance.
The Outcome
The successful candidate appointed as Executive Director, Teaching and Learning brought extensive experience in educational leadership and a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges inherent in the contemporary education policy environment. They demonstrated exceptional capability in:
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Leading the development and implementation of innovative education strategies that enhance the institution’s reputation for teaching excellence.
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Ensuring program delivery planning that meets the evolving needs of students, industries, and communities.
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Driving business planning and performance, including the delivery of agreed annual business plans and budgets.
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Strengthening pedagogy, courses, and flexibility in delivery through modern teaching methods and ongoing teacher development.
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Overseeing the success of the institution’s educational performance by developing performance targets and driving the achievement of KPIs.
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Embedding a commitment to client service by creating a unique service philosophy and fostering a strong service culture.
Under their leadership, the institution continues to strengthen its position as a leader in vocational and higher education, delivering innovative learning solutions that meet the future needs of learners and industries alike.
