TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Director Workforce Culture, Capability & Change
Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)
Permanent full-time opportunity
Total Remuneration Package $247,865 - $272,811
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 variety of flexible working options.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Director Workforce Culture, Capability and Change provides strategic leadership across workforce capability, leadership, culture and organisational development.
This pivotal role is responsible for designing and delivering organisation‑wide strategies, programs and frameworks that strengthen workforce capability, support leadership effectiveness and enable organisational change aligned to TAFE NSW priorities.
About you
You are an experienced, strategic leader with a strong track record in workforce capability, culture or organisational change within complex environments.
You bring:
- Proven ability to influence and partner at executive level
- Strength in translating strategy into scalable organisational outcomes
- A collaborative, inclusive leadership style
- Resilience and agility in navigating change
- Experience in leading high‑performing teams
To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally sage 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 Lead listed below.
To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:
- Your current resume
- A cover letter outlining how your capabilities, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (1 page max.)
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close: 11.55pm AEST Tuesday 30 June 2026
Recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Stacey Ferguson, Talent Acquisition Lead, via email at [email protected] or phone (02) 7921 5137.
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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