Associate Director Architecture & Innovation
Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)
Permanent Full Time
$244,780 salary package - includes base salary ($216,315), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.
That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.
We invest in our people
At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
This role leads consistent, high‑quality digital solution design by setting architecture standards, providing expert architectural guidance and supporting innovation across the digital environment. Working across projects and operations, the role ensures architecture direction is practical, current and applied consistently, enabling scalable, well‑integrated solutions while strengthening architecture capability and delivery outcomes.
As a senior leader, you will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to ensure architectural decisions actively support organisational priorities and user needs. You will provide clear governance and assurance, guide technology choices and influence outcomes across a complex delivery landscape, while leading and developing a high‑performing architecture team and embedding strong architectural thinking across the full lifecycle of digital solutions.
About you
You are an experienced architecture leader with strong expertise in enterprise and solution architecture, governance and digital innovation. You provide clear, practical architectural guidance, influence stakeholders across complex environments, and balance standards with delivery needs. You lead and develop high‑performing teams, promote consistent architecture practices, and keep customer and organisational outcomes at the centre of your work.
To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:
* Your current resume
* A cover letter outlining how your capabilities, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (1 page max.)
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close: Thursday 7 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST
Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an online interview on 15 May 2026 via MS Teams.
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Sarah Aitchison, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at
Role-specific enquiries: Contact Muhammad Azam, Director Strategy & Architecture via email at
For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.
This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.
To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
An Eligibility List, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.
Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.
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