Holmesglen Institute is a leading provider of vocational and higher education in Victoria, with over 40 years of experience and 140,000 graduates. As one of the largest government-owned TAFEs, we offer 600+ courses across multiple campuses, including Chadstone, Moorabbin, Glen Waverley, Eildon, and Melbourne's CBD. Our hands-on learning approach is supported by state-of-the-art facilities and strong industry partnerships, ensuring students gain the skills needed for successful careers.

We foster a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages both staff and students to grow, innovate, and make a positive community impact.

The Opportunity:

- Full-Time | Ongoing contract of employment
- NEO: $160,817 per annum pro rata + 12% super + leave loading
- Moorabbin Campus – onsite parking with close proximity to public transport

The Practical Placement Office plays a key role in connecting students with meaningful clinical and practical placement experiences across the Faculty of Health Science, Community and Social Studies. Working closely with teaching teams, industry partners and internal services, the team coordinates quality workplace learning opportunities that support course requirements, strengthen students’ practical skills and confidence, and prepare them for successful careers across the health and community services sectors. As the Manager - Practical Placement Office, you will provide strategic and operational leadership of the placement function, ensuring it is well positioned to meet current and future placement needs. Reporting to the Associate Dean, you will lead the placement leadership team and oversee placement capacity, service performance, workforce capability, resources, governance and risk. Through strong collaboration with Faculty leaders, teaching teams and industry partners, you will drive sustainable solutions that enhance placement outcomes and support student progression and success.

As the Manager – Practical Placement Office, you will:

- Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Practical Placement Office,



ensuring a sustainable and effective approach to placement delivery.
- Lead and develop the placement leadership team, building workforce capability and a high-performing, responsive service.
- Oversee placement capacity, service performance, resources, governance and risk to support student progression and Faculty requirements.
- Build strong partnerships with teaching teams, Institute stakeholders and industry placement providers to strengthen placement opportunities and outcomes.
- Lead coordinated solutions to complex placement challenges, ensuring services respond effectively to changing student, industry and workforce needs.

To be successful, you’ll have:

- A relevant degree and postgraduate qualification in management, leadership, education, health, business or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications, education and training.
- Demonstrated experience leading a complex, multidisciplinary service function, with responsibility for people, performance, change and the delivery of strategic and operational outcomes.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in professional placements, work-integrated learning, or a comparable education or health environment, including an understanding of accreditation and regulatory requirements.
- Strong experience managing workforce, financial and system resources, governance and organisational risk to deliver sustainable, high-quality services.
- Strong stakeholder leadership and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and industry partners to achieve strategic outcomes.

WWCC and Police Check:



Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining a Victorian ‘employee’ Working with Children Check, and a valid Police Check within the last 12 months.

Our commitment to you:

At Holmesglen Institute, we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and flexible workplace where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. We’ve implemented strong systems and ongoing support to ensure our staff can work and deliver in a safe and adaptable environment. Our team benefits from a range of wellbeing initiatives, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for professional and career development.

We also offer paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Holmesglen is a child safe and equal prospect employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles within our organisation, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter with responses to the Key Selection Criteria. We commit to respond to every applicant.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Chris Kilby (Associate Dean - Health Science, Community and Social Studies) at [email protected] For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the position description, please click here.

Applications for this position close on 11:59 pm Wednesday 25 November 2026.

Employees attending certain workplace settings, including health and care facilities, may be required to meet mandatory vaccination obligations.

If you require specific support to apply for this position or have any application queries, please contact the People Experience Department at [email protected] or on [03 9564 1530](tel:03 9564 1530) and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.

📌 Manager - Practical Placement Office (Moorabbin)
🏢 Holmesglen Institute
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