Vocational Training Council (VTC), established in 1982, has always been at the forefront of vocational and professional education and training (VPET). As a statutory body, we exist within Hong Kong education system to ensure the skills of the Hong Kong workforce remain fresh and future ready. Our mandate to provide VPET is vital in meeting industry needs, and in fulfilling the aspirations of some 200,000 young people and in-service workers who attend a programme every year at one of our 14 member institutions. Join us if you share our mission.
The Council is looking for suitable candidates with right calibre and experience for the position of Academic Director (Health and Life Sciences) at the rank of Assistant Executive Director:-
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Major Responsibilities: |
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To act as Academic Director of Health and Life Sciences (HLS) Discipline to lead and steer the strategic development for the provision of Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET) programmes and services under the Discipline, including formulating manpower establishments, and optimising operational efficiency to meet the evolving industrial landscape; |
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To establish and cultivate partnerships with industries, Government bureaux/departments and professional bodies in local, the Chinese Mainland, and/or international/regional contexts to drive the development of vocational progression pathways and new sectoral training; |
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To enhance the Discipline students’ learning opportunities, articulation pathway and job placement, while overseeing quality assurance (QA) processes (including accreditation exercises) and strengthening professional qualifications and recognitions of the programme awards; |
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To oversee the planning, development, and commissioning of new infrastructures and facilities to enhance students’ learning experience; |
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To concurrently act as a Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) Campus Principal to lead and oversee the campus overall operations, including programmes operation, campus events, resources utilisation, staff developments, etc.; |
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To foster and develop effective and supportive relationships with external stakeholders including local community, and to formulate and implement strategies and plans to promote the offering programmes/services and brand name of the Discipline/campus; and |
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To assist in formulating and implementing Council's strategic initiatives and annual plans of programmes and activities.
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Qualifications, Experience and Attributes:
Applicants should possess: |
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substantial managerial experience at a senior level and be well qualified academically and professionally; |
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a recognised degree or equivalent, preferably with postgraduate and professional qualifications, and good academic / professional standing in any related field(s) of the HLS Discipline; |
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strong leadership qualities and ability to initiate and manage change; |
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sensitivity to economic trends and business environment and proven experience in building rapport with trade, industry as well as professional bodies; |
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good people and communication skills; |
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excellent command of English and Chinese languages, including Putonghua; and |
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good understanding of the post-secondary education sector in Hong Kong, and solid knowledge of and experience in VPET are preferred.
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Notes:
For more information about the VTC and its programmes and activities, please visit the website: http://www.vtc.edu.hk/home/en/.
Candidates found suitable but not being offered a position will be put on the waitlist for upcoming similar job opportunities.
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Benefits:
We offer a competitive remuneration package to the right candidate. Appointment will be made on contract and renewal is subject to staff performance and service need. |
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Application Procedures:
Please apply by email at dir-appt@vtc.edu.hk, with a full resume setting out your qualifications obtained, relevant working experience and past/current achievements in meeting the position requirements. Please quote the reference number of VTC/AED/2026 in the email. The closing date of application is 17 April 2026.
Applicants not invited for interview within 12 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).
Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise. |
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