Manager Workforce Development

Tafe Nsw; Sydney; On-site; AUD 181,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking a Manager Workforce Development to lead workforce development strategies and programs across NSW campuses. Location is negotiable with a focus on delivering scalable, high-impact learning solutions and continuous improvement in workforce capability.

The role requires experience in large organisations, strong project management and stakeholder engagement, and a passion for developing high-performing teams aligned with integrity, collaboration and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing organisational development initiatives within large, complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary learner styles, instructional design methodologies, pedagogies and technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery and continuous improvement of workforce development strategies.
• Manage a portfolio of programs and initiatives to build organisational capability.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships and drive contemporary learning and development solutions.
• Apply effective project management practices to deliver outcomes across the organisation.

Skills

Organisational development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Instructional design

Leadership

Learning technologies

Tools

LMS platforms

Project management tools

Job description

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Manager Workforce Development

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

1 x Temporary Full-Time until 30 June 2027 with possible extension
1 x Temporary Part-Time (2 days per week) until 17 December 2027

$205,807 salary package - includes base salary ($181,324), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (part‑time position will be paid pro‑rata)

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. 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.

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, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35‑hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

As a Manager Workforce Development, you will lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of workforce development strategies to build organisational capability and support TAFE NSW’s strategic workforce priorities. You will manage a portfolio of key programs and initiatives, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, driving contemporary learning and development solutions, and applying effective project management practices to deliver measurable outcomes across the organisation.

The Manager Workforce Development role is part of our Workforce Culture, Capability and Change Group. We currently have two opportunities available, both commencing in February 2027:

• A Temporary Full-Time position until 30 June 2027 with possible extension
• A Temporary Part-Time position (2 days per week, Thursdays and Fridays) until 17 December 2027.

About you

You will bring demonstrated experience in developing and implementing organisational development initiatives within large, complex organisations. You will have a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring the successful delivery of business and project objectives. In addition, you will possess strong knowledge of contemporary learner styles, instructional design methodologies, pedagogies and technologies.

You will be passionate about developing a high‑performing team, aligned to the core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence and a customer first attitude through effective leadership and support.

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

Targeted Question:

Can you describe a program or initiative you led from design through to implementation, highlighting the strategies you used to manage stakeholders, ensure effective project management, and deliver outcomes on time?

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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 Advisor listed below.

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Monday 16 November 2026

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:

Contact Paula Zacharakis Petsis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Role‑specific enquiries:

Peter LePage, Director Workforce Culture Capability & Change via email at [e-mail].

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.

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