TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Director Operations – Institute of Applied Technology

1 x Temporary full-time opportunity until 30 June 2026

Location negotiable at Kingswood (Nepean) or Meadowbank campus

PSSE Band 1. Total Remuneration Package $203,286 to $227,389 pa

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact. 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. TAFE NSW plays a vital role in providing vocational education in rural and regional NSW, and job training pathways for the most vulnerable in the community and helping our industries flourish. 

We invest in our people 

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work. We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options. 

About the role

This dynamic Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) leadership position provides strategic direction on the Institutes of Applied Technology, including operational leadership of the pilots focused on the Digital and Construction industries. The role leads an education delivery model where industry and tertiary organisations partner with TAFE NSW to deliver high-impact programs designed to meet significant industry skills needs. You will have significant influence on the operating model for the Institutes and the ability to shape the implementation of this innovative education model while leading a multidisciplinary team. Collaboration with industry and university partners is key to successfully implementing this model, which carries significant financial and reputational responsibilities.

About You  

You are a visionary and strategic leader with a demonstrated ability to design and deliver complex change programs, particularly those shaped by policy considerations and government engagement. With expertise in managing multi-stream initiatives, you consistently drive measurable outcomes and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Your strength lies in balancing long-term strategic objectives with day-to-day operational realities, enabling you to build scalable, collaborative solutions that serve learners, industry, and the broader community. You bring the insight and experience needed to develop robust recommendations on the future direction of the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) pilot and lead their successful implementation. A deep understanding of policy development, stakeholder engagement, and the translation of strategic vision into practical execution is essential to your approach.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description. 

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion 

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. 

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Lead listed below. 

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now! 

Applications close 11.55pm AEST 23 July 2025

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide: 

• Your current resume 
• A cover letter outlining how your capabilities, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (1 page max)
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application process (max 300 words).

Targeted question:

Can you describe a time when you developed strategic recommendations for a government or policy-making body and successfully led the implementation of those recommendations? What was the context, what stakeholders were involved, and how did you ensure the outcomes aligned with both policy objectives and operational realities?

Role-specific enquiries: contact Bryan Giesler, Group Integration Manager, bryan.giesler@tafensw.edu.au

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Lead, Sue-Ellen Brown, via email: sueellen.brown@tafensw.edu.au or ph:02 79208077

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.   

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.  

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. 

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.