Director Training Sector Services

Department of Training and Workforce Development; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Leave flexibility

Health program

Career development

Salary packaging

Free parking

Job summary

The Department of Training and Workforce Development in Western Australia seeks a Director Training Sector Services to lead service delivery for TAFE colleges, the Department, and the training sector. You will guide the division's direction, performance, and resource management while fostering collaboration across stakeholders.

You will develop staff, drive change, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement to meet government priorities and sector needs.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience leading complex service delivery functions.
• Ability to lead and develop people, manage change and deliver results.
• Strong focus on improving services and meeting customer needs.
• Ability to build effective relationships across boundaries.
• Sound judgement and clear advice on operational matters.
• Understanding of vocational education and training environment or ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of services that support TAFE colleges, the Department and WA's training sector.
• Contribute to division direction, priorities and performance.
• Advise on branch responsibilities and manage resources.
• Lead staff development, change management and a culture of collaboration.
• Respond to sector needs and government priorities with sound judgement.

Skills

leadership

change management

stakeholder engagement

service delivery

relationship building

judgement

Job description

5 year full time Senior Executive Service appointment The Department At the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia’s training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy. We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders. Find out more about our work by visiting our website www.wa.gov.au/dtwd Leadership for All Critical to our success in delivering value for the future of Western Australians is the leadership capability of our people. We believe that everyone is a leader, regardless of their role and we are committed to advancing our collective leadership impact by adopting the behaviours and mindsets in Leadership Expectations.

The Role

The Director Training Sector Services leads the delivery of services that support TAFE colleges, the Department and Western Australia’s training sector, with a focus on effective service delivery and continuous improvement. As a member of the Training Sector Services and Capability leadership team, the Director contributes to the division’s direction, priorities and performance and works closely with TAFE colleges, the Department and other stakeholders to respond to sector needs and government priorities. The Director provides advice on matters within the branch’s responsibilities and is accountable for its planning, performance and management of human, financial and other resources. The Director leads and develops staff, manages change and builds a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• have substantial experience leading complex service delivery functions;
• be able to lead and develop people, manage change and deliver results;
• have a strong focus on improving services and responding to customer and stakeholder needs;
• build effective relationships and work collaboratively across organisational boundaries;
• exercise sound judgement and provide clear advice on complex operational matters;
• and understand the vocational education and training environment or be able to quickly develop that understanding.

As a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 , Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position may be prioritised for appointment.

Employee Benefits

You will have access to a range of benefits which may include:

• Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
• Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities;
• and Salary packaging options.
• Free onsite parking

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Grant Goldfinch, Deputy Director General Training Sector Services & Capability on [phone] or email [e-mail]

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via [e-mail] or via [phone].

Suitability requirements for this position

• Pre employment conditions – National Police Check
• Visa validity - To be appointed to a position at the Department, you need to be able to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia.
• Permanent appointments will require Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenship with unrestricted work rights.
• Fixed term appointments will require a valid working visa

If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on [phone].

Please note... The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants.

Applications close Friday, 30 October 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).