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 permanent full-time opportunity available in the role of Product Portfolio Lead based at TAFE Queensland’s Toowoomba Campus.

As The Product Portfolio Lead, You Will

Lead and manage a Product team, ensuring operational goals and KPIs are met, and all aspects of service delivery are high quality, responsive and timely.Act as the Product Lead for the Product portfolio areas aligned to TAFE Queensland South West.

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

Salary

The salary range for this position at the AO7 classification level is $133,603.23 - $143,125.83 (gross) per annum.

Benefits

Four (4) weeks recreation leave (accrued annually) Flexible work options (e.g. Purchased leave, compressed hours, telecommuting)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:

Current Queensland Driver’s LicenceCurrent Blue Card or Exemption Card to comply with the Working with Children (Risk Management Screening) Act 2000 or the ability to hold this.

Highly Desirable

Candidates Who Possess The Following Will Be Highly Regarded

A comprehensive knowledge of the vocational education and training environment is essential and ideally it is expected this would be complemented by the possession of a recognised teaching or business degree qualification.Minimum of 5 years’ team leadership experience in government or non-government organisations in a related field.Possession of a Diploma in Training and Assessment (or equivalent) and/or experience in teaching practice and pedagogy.

How You Will Be Assessed

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

Possess experience in a leadership role and demonstrate evidence of the ability to embrace new challenges when working towards the achievement of key strategic and operational objectives. Demonstrated accountability for achieving results in areas of responsibility, resolving issues to completion with a positive and inclusive approach. Proven expertise and demonstrate achievement in leading and managing educational/training initiatives to ensure positive outcomes for all stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to encourage and model creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship with the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a broad network of people, both internally and externally, to anticipate and respond to organisational needs.

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 which outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience, why you are interested in the role and what you will bring to the role within the context of the “How you will be assessed” criteria detailed in the role description (a maximum of 2 pages).

Closing date: 5pm, 25 November 2025

Job Reference Number: TQ2025-1043

Contact

Tom Rowe

Executive Director, Education and Training

Phone: 0418 735 485

Email: [email protected]

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