Victoria University
    (107 reviews)

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    Education, Training & Professional Development

    Primary location

    Ballarat Road Footscray, VIC, 3011
    Victoria University (VU) is the University of the West.For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond.We are one of Australia’s few dual-sector universities, with currently over 40,000 enrolled vocational and higher education students studying across our campuses.Our moral purpose is to provide vocational and higher education that transforms the lives of students and the communities we serve. Our values are a living set of actions that underpin our moral purpose.The VU Values are that we are always:• welcoming• ethical• shaping the future• together.This is the VU Way. We are always WEST.At VU we believe diversity is a strength – the more diverse perspectives, identities, cultural backgrounds, ages and experience of our students and staff, the better our working environment, research and educational experience of our students.With a culturally diverse population of students and staff from a wide range of backgrounds, we strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where all students and staff are respected, valued and enabled to thrive.

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    at Victoria University
    Footscray, Melbourne VIC
    Support recruitment and training of Student Mentors to build an inclusive campus program. Ideal for those passionate about student success and growth.
    Support recruitment and training of Student Mentors to build an inclusive campus program. Ideal for those passionate about student success and growth.
    classification: Education & TrainingEducation & Training
    4d ago
    4d ago

    at Victoria University
    Footscray, Melbourne VIC
    Lead and coordinate administrative services that support program delivery.
    Lead and coordinate administrative services that support program delivery.
    classification: Administration & Office SupportAdministration & Office Support
    11d ago
    11d ago

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    3.2107 ratings in total
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    58%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

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    Victoria University benefits from a strong sense of community among its staff, with many employees highlighting the excellent camaraderie and supportive colleagues. The institution offers attractive benefits packages, including good superannuation, and maintains a flexible and culturally diverse work environment that many staff members value.

    However, there are areas that present opportunities for improvement, including the need for more effective management practices and decision-making processes. Staff members often face heavy workloads, sometimes managing multiple roles, and there are concerns about job security, particularly for those on short-term contracts. The organisation could benefit from more streamlined processes and clearer operational systems.

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    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Senior Manager
    Jan 2026
    West Footscray VIC 30121 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Senior management will actively work against genuine change to preserve their own positions.
    The good thingsI worked with some very good Teachers and Coordinators.
    The challengesManagement do not understand the day to day challenges the staff face in delivering the curriculum to students. Senior Management focus on KPIs but have no idea what the means for Teachers. Rosters do not meet the Award but that was ignored for 7 years - when it was attempted to be addressed, a "review" resulted in performance management for the person trying to instigate positive change and an incompetent manager with no Industry experience (but lots of irrelevant opinions) put in place instead.
    3.0
    Project Manager
    Oct 2025
    Footscray VIC 30111 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Needs Improvement in Processes, Support, and Culture
    The good thingsSuperannuation, Benefits
    The challengesThe organisation would benefit from clearer, more streamlined processes. Support and career development opportunities are limited, both external and internal complaints are not always addressed with the seriousness they deserve.
    1.0
    Researcher
    Mar 2025
    Footscray VIC 30115 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    A race to the bottom
    The good thingsCamaraderie with other staff
    The challengesExtremely toxic workplace with no research culture. Senior research 'leaders' with no peer-reviewed publications to their name. Red flags left right and centre when it comes to the management of research funding.
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