Careers at TAFE NSW

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Associate Director Educational Governance and Compliance

Location negotiable across TAFE NSW (pending campus availability)

Permanent Full-time

$237,724 package includes salary ($210,015), employer’s contribution to superannuation and 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 and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.

About the role
TAFE NSW is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Course Development and Quality team as Associate Director Educational Governance and Compliance. This role is central to ensuring the integrity and excellence of our educational offerings across Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Higher Education.

You will lead the development and implementation of governance, quality assurance, and compliance frameworks, working collaboratively with Faculty, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders. Your leadership will support consistent educational standards, enhance student outcomes, and uphold TAFE NSW’s reputation for academic quality.

This is a high-impact role that requires strong stakeholder engagement, data-informed decision-making, and a commitment to continuous improvement. If you are passionate about shaping educational quality and driving compliance excellence, we invite you to be part of our dynamic and purpose-driven team.

About You
You are a strategic thinker with extensive experience in educational governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. You bring a collaborative leadership style and a deep understanding of the VET and Higher Education sectors, along with a proven ability to influence policy, drive continuous improvement, and deliver high-quality outcomes.

You meet all essential requirements and in addition you must be prepared to submit a Fit & Proper Persons Declaration prior to appointment. This ensures alignment with regulatory standards and reinforces TAFE NSW’s commitment to integrity and excellence in education. Your ability to lead with purpose, engage stakeholders, and uphold academic standards will be key to your success in this role.

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.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Wednesday 8 October 2025

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Copies of your relevant qualifications (if applicable)
• A cover letter outlining how your capabilities, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (1 page max)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Sally Barry, sally.barry4@tafensw.edu.au and 02 7921 0203.

Role-specific enquiries: Kerryn Meredith-Sotiris, Chief Product & Quality Officer, kerryn.meredithsotiris1@tafensw.edu.au.

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment. 

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer. 

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