Classification: Head of Department Level 1 (CIT)
Salary: $146,967 - $151,438 plus superannuation
Position No: 35111
Directorate: Canberra Institute of Technology
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 June 2026
Contact Officer: Monique Roeton on [email protected] or (02) 6205 4470
Details: What do we want?
The Pathways Business and Leadership College is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced leaders to fulfill the position of Head of Department Foundation Skills (FS) and Training and Assessment Education (TAE), commencing in as soon as is practicable. As this is an expected vacancy the successful applicant will be offered a temporary contract with the possibility of extension or permanency.
We are seeking someone who is passionate about delivering quality learning, leading and developing a highly capable team and enabling pathways for learners to transform their lives and our communities.
What will you do?
As an experienced leader, the Head of Department will enable a dedicated team of instructors, providing strategic leadership and guidance across training and assessment supporting both CIT’s workforce and the broader VET sector. Guiding two explicit fields of educational staff, considering essential learning skills to design and develop programs that build capability, confidence and future success through qualitative education.
As an experience leader, the Head of Department, will provide strategic direction and inspire a passionate team delivering training and assessment (including the Training and Assessment Education (TAE) qualifications) to prospective VET practitioners, and foundation numeracy and literacy skills to students across CIT and the community. The successful applicant will empower staff designing impactful programs that lift capability, confidence and future success for both staff and learners.
You will guide teams to deliver quality education, ensuring students develop essential workforce skills across a variety of qualification levels and learning models. With strong knowledge of VET, training and assessment, and Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy, you will champion compliance with Enterprise Agreements and RTO Standards, collaborating widely to meet organisational, industry and student needs.
As a proven leader, you will manage high-performing teams, participate in and respond to internal and external audits, drive innovation in delivery and ensure tailored, client-focused training outcomes.
What do you need?
To be successful in this position you will be able to inspire, energise and positively influence team and individual outcomes. You must be passionate about literacy and building a strong enabling educational workforce for the organisation. Demonstrated ability to lead a range of staff managing compliance requirements, relationships and best practice learning and development towards achieving CIT’s 10-year plan. Please note the below qualification requirements.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Refer to the ACTPS CIT Educators EA 2023-2026, sub-clause 10.11
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For managers at or above Head of Department - Level 1:
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Vocational qualifications are highly desirable; however, where managers engage in direct teaching activity (anywhere within CIT) subclause M10.10 will also apply to them, as it relates to the teaching activity.
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M10.10 - All employees at Educator Level 1.3 to the Head of Department Level must hold a full Training and Assessment Certificate IV level qualification (such as a TAE40116 or equivalent) and a Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (or equivalent.)
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Industry experience is highly desirable (although this does not have to be in the disciplines being supervised).
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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
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Adult learning and development qualifications, as well as leadership and management, business, or commerce related bachelor level qualifications and/or relevant industry specialisations is highly desirable.
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Bachelor of Education, Management or relevant higher-level qualification are highly desirable.
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Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) specialisation is highly desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 06 July 2026 to 25 September 2026, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Please submit a two (2) page application response to the Selection Criteria along with your current curriculum vitae and details of two (2) referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available from 06 July 2026 to 25 September 2026, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
