TAFE Queensland is an organisation that puts our customers - students, employers, communities - at the centre of everything we do.

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. We have recently been named Winner of the 2024 Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious Queensland Training Awards and the 2023 Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies.

By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be a part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

In TAFE Queensland, South West region, we have a strong focus on workplace culture and we value employee collaboration, strong leadership and high performing teams. We believe that every employee has a role to play in “making great happen”.

Your Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to take up the role of Director, Education and Training.

This role is being offered for the first time, and we are looking for someone who is a passionate advocate for vocational education and training across Queensland and strong stakeholder engagement, internally and externally.

The role is available on a permanent full-time basis, with a base location at TAFE Queensland’s Ipswich or Toowoomba Campus. Travel across the region and State will be required, from time to time.

As The Director, Education And Training, You Will

Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary portfolio including a number of education and training functions and/or Faculties that enables the TAFE Queensland South West Region to meet its business objectives.Collaborate as a key member of the TAFE Queensland South West Region’s Executive Leadership Team, contributing to the achievement of the broader TAFE Queensland vision and ensuring the organisation is a market leader in the provision of high quality education and training in Queensland.

This position reports to the Executive Director, Education and Training and has close working relationships with all members of the Executive Leadership Team.

Salary

Appointment to this role is via an Individual Employment Agreement (IEA) which attracts a Total Remuneration Package (TRP) amount of $191,975.11 (gross) per annum including base salary, superannuation and leave loading.

Benefits

Four (4) weeks recreation leave (accrued annually) 12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options availableFinancial assistance towards relocation expenses may be availableProfessional development and study assistance availableWellbeing initiatives and social responsibility programsAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramAccess to private health corporate plans and corporate discounts (e.g. Fitness Passport, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products)Comprehensive Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) support optionsWork at Home Software (e.g. Adobe and Microsoft software)Employee discounts or deals related to work-at-home software, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products, fitness passports, and private health insurance.Annual staff recognition awards and years of service recognitionPride Network for LGBTQIA+ employees and alliesFree car parking

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must possess the following:

Senior leadership experience in relevant/related setting. Current QLD Driver’s Licence. An appropriate graduate qualification in Education and/or Vocational Training and leadership experience within the VET sector.Ability to hold a Blue Card or Exemption Card to comply with the Working with Children (Risk Management Screening) Act 2000 .

Highly Desirable

Candidates Who Possess The Following Will Be Highly Regarded

Minimum of 5 years of executive leadership, planning, project management and multi-disciplinary team management experience. Ability to hold Yellow Card: Disability Worker Screening Check.

How You Will Be Assessed

The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and the ability to set a clear vision and direction in alignment with the region’s purpose and goals in times of change and uncertainty and effectively deliver educational services, leading change and innovation to create better ways of working at a local and state level. Possession of well-developed negotiation, consultative and interpersonal skills as evidenced by the proven ability to influence strategically at a senior level and maintain collaborative working relationships, manage performance and drive a high impact workplace culture.Extensive knowledge of legislative frameworks applicable to the VET sector, and a proven ability to provide pragmatic, innovative and strategic advice to enhance business performance. Demonstrated ability to maximize workforce capability through supportive leadership that rewards excellence, and encourages creativity and innovation. Demonstrated capacity to think conceptually, innovate and analyse complex situations and lead the development and delivery of high-quality support services and business functions which challenge traditional approaches and create competitive advantage in the commercial VET marketplace.

How To Apply

If you’re interested in this role, please use the ‘Apply’ button to progress to the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal where you can view the full role description. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

a detailed resume including the contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); anda cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that outlines your experience, skills and abilities and responds to the ‘How you will be assessed’ criteria.

Closing date: 5:00pm, 18 November 2025

Job Reference Number: TQ2025-1026

Contact

Tom Rowe

Executive Director, Education and Training

Phone: 0418 735 485

Email: [email protected]

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