Regional Education Manager
A Regional Education Manager oversees education delivery across a geographic region for a state or territory education department, coordinating schools, principals, and educational programs in a defined area.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Stable demand; state and territory education departments employ regional managers in all jurisdictions, with regional and remote postings often unfilled.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- ROLRegional Occupation List
Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Support and manage school principals across a regional cluster
- Implement department policy and educational improvement programs
- Manage regional education budgets and staffing allocations
- Liaise with community stakeholders and local government bodies
Skills required
- Educational leadership and regional management
- Policy implementation and compliance
- Stakeholder engagement and community relations
- Data analysis and school improvement planning
Typical qualifications pathway
A teaching qualification with extensive school leadership experience is typical; postgraduate management qualifications are common. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on the ROL only, eligible for subclass 491. Suitable for experienced educators willing to work in regional Australia For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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