Address“Do you want to be a leader at WA’s premier large training provider?”
We have a unique opportunity for a talented leader to join our committed team on a 5 year Senior Executive Service (SES) contract. The location, at either our Geraldton, Kalgoorlie or Northam campus will be negotiated with the successful applicant, with an anticipated start date of 15 April 2024 (again, can be negotiated with the successful applicant – earlier or later).
Central Regional TAFE has established this exciting new executive leadership role, and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to provide strategic leadership to help shape the organisation and lead the design and provision of services that will ensure the College delivers the training and skills needed by the workforce of the future.
As the winner of the “Large Training Provider of the Year” at the WA Training Awards 2023 - Central Regional TAFE is driven by our passion for quality training, delivering more than 185 nationally recognised qualifications and strive to provide training and skills development opportunities that enable individuals to achieve their aspirations and industry to access the skilled and job ready employees needed to drive business success.
We deliver customer focused, industry aligned training and pathways to higher education to build a skilled, productive and employment ready workforce. In 2023 we enrolled over 11,000 students across the Mid-West, Gascoyne Goldfields and Wheatbelt regions. also offered in non-accredited programs, short courses, work-readiness programs, literacy and numeracy, and skill sets.
Collaboration is at the core of our values, so we’re looking for leaders who can foster collaboration to design and deliver services that enhance our student’s experience and make CR TAFE a high performing organisation.
We are an equal opportunity employer who is committed to supporting a culturally diverse workforce that welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
As a measure to achieve equality, sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply and to indicate within their application to which diversity group they belong.
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About the role
Executive Director Training Strategy and DevelopmentThe Executive Director Training Strategy and Development leads the delivery of vocational education and training programs and workforce development services within the Training Strategy and Development Division.
This role leads and directs negotiation, consultation and partnering with industry, community and within the education, vocational education and training and higher education sectors to ensure strategies and programs meet the career aspirations of individuals and the workforce development needs of industry. Participates as a member of the College Corporate Executive, champions the vision and values of the College and contributes to the development, implementation and achievement of strategic objectives and outcomes.
Please refer to the JDF for the responsibilities of this position.
We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role.
We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted the Execuitve Leader context within the Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector.
The selection process includes assessing applications against the responsibilities and role specific requirements of the position within the context of Executive Leader, and the ability to demonstrate and apply the expected leadership behaviours.
These behaviours and selection criteria include leading collectively, thinking through complexity, dynamically sensing the environment, delivering on high leverage areas, building capability, embodying the spirit of the public service and leading adaptively.
Again, please refer to the JDF for further information on the above.
Work BenefitsOur employees are covered by industrial agreements providing a significant range of employment benefits including:
- Salary packaging/sacrifice facility
- 11% employer super contribution
- Deferred salary scheme – receive 80% salary for four years with the fifth year as a paid sabbatical leave from the workplace
- Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years
- Fifteen days personal leave
- Four weeks annual leave and an option to accrue ten additional days extra leave each year
- Flexible working hours
- Paid parental leave – 14 weeks
- GROH Housing available in Northam and Kalgoorlie (subject to availability)
- Home Ownership Subsidy Scheme (HOSS) available to eligible employees
- Geraldton and Kalgoorlie locations receive applicable District Allowances for the region.
- Opportunities for professional development
- Tax reducing salary packaging options
- Relocation Allowance may be available
District Allowance Payment is paid according to the following:
- Subject to eligibility
- Public Sector CSA Agreement 2021 and Government Officers’ Salaries, Allowances and Conditions Award 1989
- Department of Commerce Labour Relations advice Circular to Departments
- Current Rates as at 3 July 2015, Circular 3 of 2019 District Allowance Rates
For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Jo Payne, Managing Director on (08) 9956 2***, 0417 189 *** or email ************@crtafe.wa.edu.au
Ready to Apply?Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Application Information as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
Advertised Vacancy Reference Number: CRG018.24S
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit:
- A comprehensive Resume including two professional referees
- A written application addressing all selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact Establishment and Recruitment on (08) 9203 3***.
We encourage applicants to visit the Jobs and Skills WA website or call 13 64 64 for assistance with preparing your application, finding employment and career progression.
Other Conditions and EligibilityEligibility for employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance. If this position involves contact with children, the recommended occupant will also be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Card.
To be eligible for appointment applicants must have a working visa (for fixed term contract appointments) or permanent residency (for permanent appointments).
Over the next twelve months, candidates found suitable through this process may be offered appointment to similar & subsequent vacancies within the College, within other TAFE Colleges or across WA Government (subject to candidate permission being granted).
Should no suitable applicant be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date.
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.
Applications close Monday 11 March 2024 at 4:00pm (WST).
