Education Manager - Adult Migrant English Program

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• Join the Health, Science and Community unit within Vocational Education and Training
• Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• EM Level 1 salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Education Manager - Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) to join the Centre for Foundational Studies within Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Reporting to the Associate Director - Centre for Foundational Studies, you will provide educational leadership and operational management for Swinburne’s delivery of the Adult Migrant English Program. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of high-quality, learner-centred English language and settlement-focused programs that respond to the diverse needs of eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants. You will also be responsible for the effective planning, delivery, monitoring and continuous improvement of AMEP provision, and ensure that program delivery meets contractual, regulatory and quality requirements while achieving agreed performance targets and providing positive educational and settlement outcomes for clients.

As the Education Manager, you will provide strong leadership to teaching and professional staff and champion contemporary, inclusive and innovative approaches to English language teaching, assessment and learner support. You will work collaboratively across Swinburne and build productive relationships with government, community organisations, settlement services, employers and other stakeholders to strengthen pathways and opportunities for AMEP clients.

This role will contribute to the broader strategic objectives of the Centre for Foundational Studies, supporting an integrated approach to foundation skills, English language development, learner pathways and community engagement. This is an opportunity for an accomplished educational leader to shape the delivery and future direction of AMEP at Swinburne and make a meaningful contribution to the educational, employment and settlement outcomes of culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Significant experience and sound knowledge of the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP), English as an Additional Language (EAL), adult education and/or the broader vocational education and training sector.
• Demonstrated understanding of AMEP program requirements, contractual obligations, performance expectations and the needs of migrant and humanitarian entrant cohorts.
• A demonstrated track record in motivating, leading and managing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams, including teachers and professional staff working with culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
• Demonstrated experience in educational leadership, including the design, delivery, monitoring and continuous improvement of high-quality English language, foundation skills or vocational education programs.
• Demonstrated high-level planning, organisational, financial and complex problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage program performance, resources, budgets and operational priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to use program data and performance information to monitor outcomes, identify areas for improvement and inform operational and educational decision-making.
• A proven ability to negotiate, collaborate and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, community organisations, settlement services, industry, education providers and professional networks.
• Demonstrated experience in developing partnerships and engagement strategies that support learner participation, retention, progression, settlement and pathways to further education, training and employment.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully implement and monitor programs within relevant contractual, regulatory and quality assurance frameworks, including applicable VET standards and government-funded program requirements.
• A demonstrated commitment to inclusive education and culturally responsive practice, with an understanding of the barriers that may be experienced by migrant, refugee and humanitarian entrant learners.
• Demonstrated capability to lead change, innovation and continuous improvement, including the development of flexible and responsive delivery models that meet changing learner and community needs.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary degree, management qualification or equivalent combination of relevant qualifications and significant professional experience.
• An AQF Level 5 qualification or above in Vocational Education, or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated professional experience in TESOL, EAL, adult education, foundation skills or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

About the Adult Migrant English Program
The Adult Migrant English Program provides English language tuition to eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants, supporting participants to develop the English language skills necessary to participate confidently in Australian society.

At Swinburne, the Education Manager will provide leadership to ensure AMEP delivery is learner-centred, responsive and connected to participants’ settlement, education, training, employment and community participation goals.

About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.   

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle. 
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

 
Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

To Apply 
Please submit your CV and Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.  

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au 

Applications Close: Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 11:30pm. 

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.  Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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