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New role at BIAV – education/industry skills

BIAV seeks the services of a suitably qualified Manager – Education and Industry Skills.

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) is the Voice of the Marine Industry. Whilst supporting and representing direct members, the BIAV also supports the state’s 200,000 registered boat owners and 430,000 marine licence holders. BIAV focus areas include boat show delivery, government related advocacy, boating promotion, member servicing, education/industry development, and governance.

2022 Apprentice of the Year awards at the Melbourne Boat Show main stage

In terms of supporting industry and members, the area of education/industry development is of utmost importance.

To that end, BIAV seeks to appoint t a Manager – Education and Industry Skills. This will be a senior and integral role, reporting to the CEO, working with a dedicated committee, and liaising with members and other educational stakeholders.

The key aspects of the role will be to –

  • Improve the pathway, recruitment and retention of apprentices
  • Identify and address industry needs in relation to, skills and workforce shortages
  • Liaise with the TAFEs, Institutes, LLENs, SBATs, and various government departments
  • Assist members with resourcing and skills shortfalls
  • Advise and lead with regard to the potential establishment of a marine industry Academy

If you’d like to be considered for this position please provide a covering letter and two/three page CV to BIAV CEO Steve Walker at

Please email or phone Steve on 0466 918368 if you’d like a confidential discussion about the role and your application, or if you’d like to receive a copy of the position description..

Do not delay. This position will be filled when the right candidate is found.