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As one of Australia’s only dual-sector universities, VU offers both TAFE courses and Higher Education degrees with seamless pathways – so wherever you’re starting from, you can create a future that’s uniquely your own. Putting students at the heart of everything we do shapes how we teach, support and partner with our community. We’re Victoria’s #1 uni for skills development and peer engagement (QILT, 2024), reflecting a student experience built on practical learning, strong support and a genuine sense of belonging. Our Australian-first VU Block Model lets students learn more deeply, focusing on one subject at a time in smaller, interactive classes – and getting results they can be proud of, with HD grades increasing by over 50% since it launched. With our ‘Flipped Campus’ model, students gain hands-on industry opportunities while studying with partners co-located on campus. In 2025, VU students completed 37,000+ placements across our partner network, helping build momentum for their careers. We’re also home to globally recognised research in health, sport, education and sustainability – including a #6 global ranking in sport science (ShanghaiRanking, 2025). Our commitment to Protecting Country is embedded in our teaching, research and operations, guided by our First Nations Action Plan and the Moondani Balluk Indigenous Academic Unit. With students who speak 320+ languages from 180+ countries, and 46% first in their families to attend uni, we pride ourselves on diversity and community connection. Our global footprint includes eight campuses across Australia, a 100% online offering, a flagship VU campus in India, and international students at partner institutes in Malaysia, China, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. 📲 Stay connected: instagram.com/victoriauniversity tiktok.com/@victoriauniversity facebook.com/victoria.university youtube.com/victoriauniversity CRICOS Provider No. 00124K (Melbourne) / 02475D (Sydney & Brisbane) / RTO Code: 3113

City of Melbourne is the business, administrative, cultural & recreational hub of Victoria, Australia. Connect: www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/socialmedia The City of Melbourne, as a council, is proud to oversee Melbourne’s city centre and a number of inner-city suburbs. Melbourne is recognised globally for its enviable lifestyle and as Australia’s premier destination for culture, education, shopping, dining, sports, events and festivals. As a capital-city council we are closely connected with business, residents, visitors, government and the myriad of organisations and individuals that contribute to making Melbourne great. In working partnership we seek to develop and drive bold, sustainable strategies that create a long-term vision for a thriving and sustainable city into the future. In addition to all the services you would expect from a local council, the City of Melbourne operate with the added complexity of catering to the approximate 780,000 people using the city each day for a wide variety of reasons. From delivering a unique array of cultural activities and an expanding events programs to forging strong international partnerships or maintaining our world class parks and gardens the diversity of services we offer is exciting and innovative and ensures that Melbourne remains one of the most sustainable and liveable cities in the world, today, tomorrow and beyond. City of Melbourne is an inclusive, diverse, and flexible organisation. Our goal is to create a flexible environment with an ‘all roles flex’ culture where we can respond in the most agile way to meet the demands of work while providing employees with the ability to drive their own careers and quality of life. We are proud to offer very generous paid parental leave and an environment that thrives on equality, collaboration and great leadership. Our values are integrity, courage, accountability, respect and excellence.

We want everyone to feel able to take part in sport and physical activity, regardless of background, age or ability. Investing funds from the Government and The National Lottery.