TAFE SA
Job reference:
833044
Location:
5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status:
Long Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
* Executive Leadership Opportunity
* Full time, 3-year executive contract
* Location: Adelaide metropolitan area / Kaurna Country
* View: Role Description
TAFE SA, South Australia's public provider of vocational education and training, is seeking an exceptional executive leader to drive the future of education delivery across the state.
As
Executive Director, Education and Training
, you will provide strategic leadership of TAFE SA's statewide education delivery function, encompassing five faculty areas and delivery across on campus, online and hybrid environments. You will play a critical role in enabling South Australians to thrive—through high quality, industry aligned education that supports the State's economic and social priorities.
This role suits an accomplished executive who is deeply passionate about education, public value, and building a skilled workforce for the future.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Executive team, you will:
* Set the strategic direction for education delivery aligned to State priorities, industry needs and student aspirations
* Lead a large, diverse educator workforce to deliver consistent quality, innovation and outstanding student outcomes
* Ensure excellence in governance, compliance, accreditation and risk across vocational and higher education programs
* Optimise end to end delivery performance through data driven planning, productivity, and continuous improvement
* Build strong partnerships with government, industry and employers across metropolitan and regional South Australia
* Provide sound financial stewardship to ensure sustainable, efficient delivery at scale
About You:
You are a respected Senior Executive with:
* Proven experience leading large, complex service delivery functions in highly regulated environments
* Deep understanding of vocational education and training across metropolitan and regional contexts
* Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of government policy, systems and industrial environments
* Demonstrated ability to lead change, manage risk, and drive performance improvement
* A genuine commitment to equity, cultural safety and engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Qualifications:
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. business, public administration, education, law, policy, economics)
* Postgraduate or executive leadership qualifications highly desirable
Why Join TAFE SA?
This is a rare opportunity to influence education at scale and contribute directly to the prosperity and wellbeing of South Australia. You will lead with purpose, shape the future workforce, and leave a legacy of impact through public education.
Come join us. Let's create the future together.
Conditions:
National Police Check, DHS Working with Children Check, eligibility to work in Australia, and availability for out-of-hours and interstate/international travel.
Ready to Take your Next Step?
Applications must be submitted online and should include a brief cover letter (1–2 pages) and a copy of your CV.
For enquiries and a copy of the Candidate Briefing, please contact Grace Cultura - Talent Acquisition Manager, People & Culture via email at
Inclusion and Flexibility Statement
Be you, be valued, be included. At TAFE SA, we celebrate diversity and encourage all applicants, including First Nations peoples, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need support applying? Let us know
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Applications close:
15/02/2026 11:45 PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.