Summary Lead a large-scale Victorian Government initiative creating pathways from education to employment Competitive remuneration package, salary packaging benefits and flexible hybrid work arrangements Work across seven regions: Inner East, Southern Melbourne, Brimbank/Melton, Bayside Peninsula, Barwon, Central Highlands and Outer Gippsland

About the Opportunity The Operations Manager, School to Work is responsible for leading the successful delivery of the Victorian Government's School to Work program across seven regions: Inner East, Southern Melbourne, Brimbank/Melton, Bayside Peninsula, Barwon, Central Highlands and Outer Gippsland. Reporting to the Head of Disability and Employment Services, this role provides strategic leadership, operational oversight and performance management to ensure the program delivers equitable, high-quality and sustainable work-based learning opportunities for secondary school students.

About you

Provide strategic and operational leadership across a complex, multi-site program delivering measurable outcomes

Build and maintain influential partnerships with schools, employers, government, industry and community stakeholders

Lead high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, continuous improvement and change management

Drive employer engagement and participation initiatives that create sustainable opportunities for students

Analyse performance data, manage risk and ensure compliance with contractual, quality and safeguarding requirements

Use data, insights and innovation to inform decision-making and improve service outcomes

Essential:

Significant leadership experience within employment, education, community services or human services sectors





Demonstrated experience managing programs, contracts, budgets and operational performance

Strong stakeholder engagement, partnership development and relationship management skills

Screening Criteria:

National Police check

Working with Children check

Valid Victorian Drivers license

Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role will close on

22 November 2026

Benefits of working with MCM include:

Diverse and inclusive organisation

Attractive Salary Packaging benefits

Supportive learning and development workplace

Culture of continuous improvement

About MCM MCM is an

inclusive and equal opportunity employer

with a strong commitment to

safety.

MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

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