Director Course Development

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Director Course Development

Location negotiable across TAFE NSW (pending campus availability)

Permanent Full-time

Total Remuneration Package: PSSE Band 1 $255878 to $280824

At TAFE NSW we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

Thats 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 someones world. Whether thats 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.

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 provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development health and wellbeing programs and a variety of flexible working options.

About the role
As Director Course Development at TAFE NSW you will lead the strategic design and development of high-quality education and training courses that meet the evolving needs of students industry and the community. This senior executive role oversees multiple teams of instructional design specialists and educationally focused managers driving innovation accessibility and excellence across diverse delivery modes. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of vocational education by embedding cutting-edge methodologies and emerging technologies into course design while ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and compliance standards.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the educational landscape at scale collaborating closely with Faculty internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver impactful learning experiences. You will champion continuous improvement foster a high-performance culture and provide expert leadership that supports TAFE NSWs mission to skill the workforce of the future. If you are passionate about educational innovation and thrive in a dynamic purpose-driven environment we invite you to bring your vision and expertise to this transformative role.

About You
You are an experienced leader with a deep understanding of instructional design and course development at scale. Your background includes extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams to create high-quality student industry or community-focused courses that integrate innovative approaches and emerging technologies. You bring a strong track record of delivering impactful educational solutions that are accessible inclusive and aligned with organisational goals and compliance standards.

To be successful in this role you must meet all essential requirements outlined in the role description. You are known for your ability to foster collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups drive continuous improvement and lead with integrity and purpose. Your leadership style inspires high performance and innovation and you are passionate about shaping the future of vocational education through strategic course development that meets the needs of learners and the broader community.

To find out more about the role click to view the Role 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 valuedso 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 Advisor listed below.

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

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Wednesday 8 October 2025

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your relevant qualifications
• A cover letteroutlining how your capabilities knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (1 page max)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Sally Barry and.

Role-specific enquiries: Kerryn Meredith-Sotiris Chief Product & Quality Officer .

For helpful insights into preparing your application TAFE NSWs 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.

A talent pool 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.

Location is negotiable across ourTAFE NSW note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.

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