Closes: 14 January 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $169,551 plus superannuation
Position No: 55394
Directorate: Canberra Institute of Technology
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 November 2025
Contact Officer: ChristinaX Rose on or
Details: We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) leader who can inspire and energise their team, fostering a culture of excellence to drive the achievement of objectives under the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Blueprint Project over the next two years.
What will you do?
The Senior Director Workforce Transformation and Capability plays a pivotal role within the People and Culture Branch, responsible for the development and implementation of the deliverables under the VET Blueprint Project leading key transformation initiatives, including the design, delivery and implementation of a VET Workforce Capability Plan, job families, role profiles, Capability Framework, and other contemporary learning solutions, specifically focusing on uplifting digital capabilities and workforce maturity levels.
Reporting directly to the Executive Branch Manager, People and Culture, the Senior Director is a strategic partner to Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) leadership, contributing to the development and sustainability of workforce services and advice throughout CIT. This role provides a strategic lens by bringing together specialist CIT and HR expertise to ensure accurate and timely communication of critical information to relevant stakeholders, while upholding and providing specialist advice in compliance with legislation and enterprise agreements.
What do you need?
The successful candidate will have experience in leading and implementing workforce transformation initiatives within a VET or similar environment. They will have experience in strategic and operational HR workforce planning practices and in managing multiple workforce management projects. They will have excellent organisational skills and the ability to produce quality workforce outcomes under pressure whilst managing competing priorities to meet tight deadlines, with impeccable attention to detail. Communication and interpersonal skills will be a key strength to enable the cultivating of productive working relationships, stakeholder engagement, and guidance of a high performing team to achieve goals.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
* Experience in ACT Public Service or Australian Public Service and or Education sector is highly desirable.
* Experience in workforce planning, operational and or strategic HR or a similar role will be highly regarded.
* Qualifications or experience in HR management or a similar field will be highly regarded.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2028, with the possibility of permanency. Selection could be based on applications and reference checks only.
How to Apply: Please provide a maximum two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the role against the Selection Criteria found in the Position Description. Please also provide a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2028, with the possibility of permanency.