Job opportunity

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 

The Role
The Associate Director, Clean Energy Workforce Development leads a high-performing professional team operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working closely with clean energy and related industries.

The position provides collaborative leadership alongside educational designers from partner education and training institutions, subject matter experts, and stakeholders across the current and emerging clean energy landscape. Together, they contribute to the design of future-focused clean energy related training products, resources, and services that support high-quality training delivery for critical stakeholders.  In particular, the role provides national leadership in partnering with TAFEs, registered training organisations, and educational designers to drive innovation in training and workforce development. It champions the co-design, adoption, and national integration of contemporary training products and delivery resources, leveraging digital platforms to enable cloud-based implementation and support the transition to modern, flexible learning environments. 

The Associate Director will participate in a community of practice to program design and work with internal and external stakeholders to mobilise the implementation of the Centres objectives under the National Skills Agreement.  

This role is critical to creating a strong leadership environment by bringing about positive behaviour change in practice.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have experience in the vocational education and training (VET) sector, including curriculum and training program design, resource development, and knowledge of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations. You will have a keen interest in developing new training solutions for the clean energy sector, an appetite to work on digitally enabled and technology‑focused products, and a strong desire to motivate and develop the practitioners of the future.

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 Ty Theodore, General Manager Clean Energy Centre of Excellence on (08) 6551 5751 or email Ty.Theodore@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 the attached Job Description Form.

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 Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).