desh Balasubramaniam

desh Balasubramaniam

Manager, Learner Pathways Unit, VIC Department of Education and Training

desh is the Manager of the Learner Pathways Unit (LPU) at the Department of Education and Training within the Higher Education and Workforce Development Division. Having worked in this role since January 2018, desh brings wealth of experience working legal, academia, non-profit, international development and government sectors.

The LPU develops, supports and manages the delivery of several state-wide initiatives aimed at improving educational and employment outcomes for Victorians experiencing disadvantage. The LPU also coordinates partnerships between government, community, industry and the education sector to improve cross-sectoral relations and improve systems that are aimed at supporting current and future learners. He was also involved in leading the redesign and implementation of the Reconnect program.