This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) fixed term full time appointment of up to five (5) years.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the executive leadership team at North Regional TAFE to drive effective and efficient delivery of organisational services and corporate services for the College.
As the Executive Director Corporate and Organisational Services, you will play a key leadership role within the Corporate Executive team where you will contribute to strategic planning, high level strategy development and implementation and oversee the achievement of key performance indicators.
You will lead the Corporate and Organisational Services teams and support the governance, strategic and business planning to ensure that the College meets contractual requirements, whole-of-government policy expectations and statutory requirements.
There is flexibility to be based at either our Broome or Karratha campus; however regular travel to other North Regional TAFE campuses across the Pilbara and Kimberley regions is required.
The College has adopted the Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours in the context of our agency and the Public Sector.
In the context of our size and structure, we have determined the Leadership Expectations context for this role is Executive Leader. The successful candidate should demonstrate the expected behaviours related to this context when undertaking their role. A candidate’s ability to display these mindsets and expected behaviours will be assessed during the recruitment and selection process.
About the College
North Regional TAFE (NR TAFE) is the largest provider of training and vocational services in the north of Western Australia, servicing communities and industries across a region exceeding one million square kilometres.
NR TAFE has 11 campuses, from Wyndham in the north to Newman in the south, with the College’s three largest delivery centres at Broome, Karratha and Pundulmurra (South Hedland).
Our values reflect how we work to meet our purpose in creating opportunities through great learning experience.
We are driven by our passion for education, delivering more than 200 nationally recognised qualifications and strive to provide educational opportunities to everyone, regardless of background, economic status, gender, race or location.
NR TAFE is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 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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Find out more by visiting our website: www.northregionaltafe.wa.edu.au
What we offer:
At NR TAFE, you can have a challenging and rewarding career. In exchange for your skills, passion and commitment, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Five weeks paid leave and the option to accrue an additional two weeks leave each year by working a 39-hour week.
- District Allowance from $7,436 - $18,898 per annum.
- Generous travel subsidy up to $1,890 for yourself and your dependents plus additional travelling time each year.
- Air-conditioning subsidy to offset a proportion of your power bills during applicable months.
- Subsidised Housing with rent from $264 - $532 weekly depending on the category of the property.
- Relocation allowance between the ranges of $6,500 and $8,500 depending on locality, if relocating from another region within Western Australia.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Tax reducing salary-packaging options
- Employer Superannuation Contribution of 11.5%
- Access to NR TAFE’s corporate uniform.
- Free access to confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
- Subsidised annual influenza vaccination.
- Up to five days Cultural Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Islanders
Want to know more?
Please contact Paula Dewhurst, Managing Director, on 0439 953 947 or email Paula.Dewhurst@nrtafe.wa.edu.au
How to Apply
Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Job Application Pack as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
Please apply online and submit the following as part of your application by the closing date detailed below:
- A comprehensive Resume including two professional referees
- A covering letter of no more than three (3) pages addressing the selection criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form.
Advertised Reference Number: NRG026.25S
Please ensure your application documents are complete and ready for upload, prior to clicking on the Apply for Job button.
If you are experiencing any difficulties applying, please contact Establishment & Recruitment on (08) 9203 3735.
Other Conditions and Eligibility
Eligibility 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 Australian Citizenship, relevant visa or permanent residency is required.
This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next 12 months.
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 28 April 2025 at 4:00pm (WST).
