• Full-time, three-year fixed-term opportunity
• Melbourne-based with travel to Geelong office required
• Competitive salary starting at $121,218 base plus superannuation
• Annual bonus and salary packaging options

Care in Action

With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action.

Right now, we’re seeking a Program Lead – Education who will play their part in this shared purpose while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s gratifying work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters.

About the role

The purpose of the Program Lead – Education is to lead a number of significant road safety education programs and projects and contribute to the delivery of the Victorian Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan.

Success in the role will see you plan, develop, implement and evaluate a number of significant education initiatives as a part of the TAC’s evidence-based whole-of-school community approach to road safety. This will be achieved by working closely with key stakeholders, including schools, local government, the broader Victorian community, and the TAC’s Victorian Road Safety Partners. Experience in developing community education programs and projects will support the successful candidate in this role.

About the Team

The Program Lead - Education is part of the Education and Community Programs Team within the TAC’s Road Safety Division. Working alongside a team of passionate road safety, education, and community program specialists, this role will allow you to collaborate with your dynamic and experienced colleagues while allowing you to work autonomously to achieve your business outcomes.

What we’re looking for

Experience with Community Education Programs

• Relevant qualifications and work experience in program development, management and evaluation
• Relevant experience leading the development of state-wide education, youth or community programs
• Experience and understanding in using evidence to inform and evaluate programs
• Relevant experience with project and contract performance management
• Relevant experience and understanding of the Victorian education system

Strong Stakeholder Engagement and Management

• Experience influencing, engaging and negotiating with experienced external stakeholder groups
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present in a clear, concise and professional manner

Passionate About Road Safety

• Deep understanding and passion for the TAC’s mission, purpose and vision in the Victorian community

Why you’ll love it here:

There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Program Lead - Education, you’ll also:

Be rewarded for great work.

Corporate incentive plans, quarterly excellence rewards, and development pathways. Do great work, and you’ll get rewarded for it.

Grow and go places.

We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive opportunities for internal development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.

Be supported at every step.

Be a part of an inclusive, diverse team that thrives on support and collaboration, with flexible hybrid working arrangements to set you up for success.

Ready to put care in action?

We’d like to hear from you.

Click Apply Now to submit your Cover Letter and Resume.

If successful, you’ll progress to an interview with Hiring Manager, Chelsey Cameron - Manager Education and Community Programs. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.

For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact People, Culture & Engagement Team know at [email protected], using the subject line: Program Lead - Education enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.

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 If you have any questions or needing more information, please contact [email protected] or call 5225 7500.

A safe place to work

We’re committed to the health, safety, and well-being of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity, and accessibility in our employment practices. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, people with disabilities, women and gender-diverse people, culturally diverse people, and LGBTIQ+ people to apply for our roles.

At the TAC, we are committed to the safety of children and young people. Please visit our website for more information regarding our commitment to child safety.

This role will require you to have a valid Working with Children Check.