Regional Education Managers

Regional Education Managers manage educational approaches and policy, and curriculum resources and development for preschool, primary, middle or intermediate school, secondary, TAFE or polytechnic teachers and administrators.

What the job involves

  • Co-ordinates the educational, administrative and financial affairs of an educational institution or department within the institution
  • Researches, develops, implements, reviews and evaluates educational and administrative policy
  • Liaises between educational institutions, parents and the wider community
  • Provides advice on policy and procedures to staff and students
  • Consults with academic and administrative staff to co-ordinate educational programmes
  • Identifies and addresses present and future needs for student and staff development
  • Researches educational systems, as well as monitors and evaluates new developments
  • Researches and reports on students' needs arising from curriculum implementation
  • Develops and delivers training programs for teachers

Key values of workers in Regional Education Managers

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Regional Education Managers

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Learning Strategies

    Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.