Permanent Appointment
South Metropolitan TAFE is an industry and community-focused organisation with a driving commitment to high quality training and development. With several training centres and campuses spread across Perth's East and South Metropolitan suburbs, the TAFE offers nationally recognised qualifications, developed and endorsed by industry, at a local, state and national level, and to an increasing number of international students.
We are an equal opportunity employer who is committed to supporting and building a culturally diverse workforce and workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, Veterans, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Find out more by visiting our website: www.southmetrotafe.wa.edu.au.
About the role
The Head of Programs (HoP) is an integral position within the Portfolio leadership team and is responsible for co-ordinating the academic administration within the Portfolio. The position reports to the Portfolio Manager and collaborates closely with the Principal Lecturer, Lecturers, Technicians, and the administration teams.
HoPs will fulfil 50% of their FTE completing academic administrative work as outlined above with the remaining 50% completing Lecturer duties as outlined in the Lecturer role statement.
Applicants must hold a tertiary or industry trade qualification related to Heavy Automotive and Plant.
It is preferred that applicants already possess a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or higher recognised teaching qualification) or can demonstrate progression towards the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. However, applicants without the above are still eligible to apply but must obtain the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment consistent with the provisions of Clause 86 Training and Lecturing Qualifications and Clause 31 Progression of the General Agreement.
To be successful in this role you will have academic administrative process and systems knowledge and a minimum of 5 years of vocational or lecturing experience relevant to this position with an ability to facilitate and encourage learning.
You will also be mechanically minded and/or qualified in the automotive industry. Experience in Heavy Automotive, Mobile Plant and/or Vehicle Body Building would be desirable.
For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Euan MacLean, Portfolio Manager Heavy Automotive and Plant on (08) 9267 7523 or email Euan.MacLean@smtafe.wa.edu.au
Work Benefits
Our employees have access to a range of benefits including:
- Salary packaging/sacrifice facility
- 12% employer superannuation contribution
- Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years
- Fifteen days personal leave
- Four weeks annual leave
- Four weeks professional leave
- Flexible working hours
- Paid parental leave – 14 weeks
- Various employee health and wellness initiatives and benefits
Ready to Apply?
Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Application Information as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
Advertised Vacancy Reference Number: SML065.26S
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit:
- A comprehensive Resume including two professional referees
- A brief covering letter not exceeding two pages demonstrating your skills and experience against the requirements of the position as outlined in the attached Job Description Form
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact Establishment and 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 applicants must have a working visa (for fixed term contract appointments) or permanent residency (for permanent appointments).
This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next 12 months.
Should no suitable applicant be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date.
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 8 June 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).
