Temporary (full time) appointment commencing ASAP until 31 December 2028 with the possibility of a further temporary appointment and/or permanency. 

The Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence (CESNCE)
The Department of Training and Workforce Development is leading the establishment of Australia’s first Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence.

The Department helps Western Australians to get into training and get skills for the wide array of jobs with the State’s vibrant businesses and communities in our strong and diversifying economy.  Through close engagement with industry, community and training providers, we ensure training and workforce development initiatives meet the needs of the Western Australian community.

Working with the State’s TAFE network, the Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence will provide State and national leadership for development and innovation in training for clean energy technologies. The Centre will partner with WA TAFEs, universities, industry, unions, Jobs and Skills Councils and other stakeholders to build the workforce pipeline needed for our economy to transition to net zero carbon emissions.

Under the guidance of an Industry Advisory Board, the Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence will also be a front door for industry to access comprehensive training and workforce solutions.

We are 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.dtwd.wa.gov.au

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 Principal Consultant Clean Energy Training and Development provides training leadership in a professional team who will work in a fast moving, collaborative environment engaging with clean energy and related industries. This role will partner with TAFE and registered training organisations, tertiary education institutions, Jobs and Skills Councils, community organisations, government and other stakeholders.

The position works collaboratively with educational designers from partner education and training institutions, subject matter experts, training resource developers, and stakeholders across the current and future clean energy landscape, to provide input to the design and assurance of future-focused training products, resources and services for critical stakeholders in training delivery.

The Principal Consultant will participate in and play a key role in supporting the coordination of a community of practice for program design, working with internal and external stakeholders to mobilise the implementation of the Centre’s objectives under the National Skills Agreement.

To be successful in this role you will ideally have extensive experience in the vocational education and training sector, with demonstrated skills in curriculum management, learning design, and educational resource development. You will have strong knowledge of contemporary technology-enabled learning practices and excellent understanding of pedagogical approaches for diverse audiences. Demonstrated experience with principles of project management and interaction with diverse stakeholder groups will also be highly regarded.

Training development experience in regulated and/or technical domains (electrical, utilities, engineering etc) is desirable, but not crucial.

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.

Want to know more?
For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package. 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact James Taylor, Associate Director Clean Energy Workforce Development on (08) 6551 5760 or email James.Taylor@dtwd.wa.gov.au

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 dtwdhr@dtwd.wa.gov.au or via (08) 6551 5071. 

How to apply
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of: 

• a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role and

• a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria as outlined in attached Job Description Form. 

Suitability requirements for this position: 

• Eligibility – Industry qualifications are desirable
• Pre employment conditions – A National Police Clearance will need to be provided, obtained within the last 6 months of appointment.
• Organisational requirements – Physical attendance with negotiated flexible working arrangements. Ability to commute to multiple TAFE and industry sites in the metropolitan area.
• 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.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on (08) 9203 3735.

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 Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).