Executive Director – Learning and Teaching

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

That's why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone's world. Whether that's inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.

You are an exceptional people leader who brings credibility, authenticity and influence to everything you do. Known for your ability to build trust, unite diverse stakeholders and navigate complexity, you create environments where people feel connected to a clear purpose and empowered to deliver their best. You lead with confidence, bring others with you through change, and consistently foster cultures of collaboration, accountability and high performance. You bring extensive leadership experience within the vocational education and training sector, together with a strong understanding of the public sector environment. You have successfully led large-scale, complex service delivery functions, balancing educational excellence, operational performance and stakeholder expectations while remaining focused on outcomes that make a genuine difference for learners, industry and communities. A strategic thinker with strong operational acumen, you are equally comfortable shaping long-term direction as you are delivering day-to-day results. You can see the bigger picture, anticipate emerging challenges and opportunities, and translate vision into practical action. Your ability to influence, build meaningful partnerships and drive sustained organisational performance sets you apart. Experience relevant to one or more of the advertised portfolio areas will be highly regarded. To find out more about the role, click to view the role description

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Lead listed below.

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Sunday 25 October 2026

Contact Mark Hawkins, Chief Learning and Teaching Officer TAFE NSW, via email at Mark.L.Hawkins@tafensw.edu.au

Contact Kristie Taig, Talent Acquisition Lead, via email at kristie.taig2@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 3984. For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW. This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process. To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies. Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses . Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer. Considering a move to Regional NSW? The Welcome Experience is a free service offering personalised support to help you settle in, connecting you with local communities, essential services, and lifestyle opportunities.