Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

CASA Principal Lead – (Training Manager)

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Full Time Opportunity

$176,480 salary package - includes base salary ($155,486), 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

As the CASA Principal Lead, you’ll play a key role in ensuring TAFE NSW’s aviation maintenance training continues to meet CASA Part 147 regulatory requirements and maintains high standards of quality, safety and compliance. You’ll provide expert advice and guidance to educational leaders and delivery teams, oversee regulatory compliance and audit activities, and help identify and address emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.

As a key point of contact for CASA Part 147 requirements, you’ll build trusted relationships with regulators, industry stakeholders and internal partners. You’ll translate complex regulatory requirements into practical solutions, influence sound decision-making and support the delivery of safe, effective and compliant aviation training that helps build the skilled workforce of the future.

About you 

You’re an experienced aviation or regulatory professional with strong knowledge of CASA Part 147 requirements, regulatory obligations, compliance frameworks, audit activities and corrective action programs. You bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgement and the ability to confidently navigate complex requirements within a highly regulated environment.

You’re also a confident communicator and trusted relationship builder who can engage, influence and work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders. You’re comfortable turning technical information into clear, practical advice and bring a proactive approach to managing risk, strengthening compliance and driving continuous improvement, supported by relevant qualifications and vocational and/or industry experience.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description 

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question:  Tell us about a time when you identified or managed a compliance, governance or audit issue that had implications for organisational integrity. What was the situation, what actions did you take to ensure appropriate governance and accountability, and what was the outcome?

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

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Wednesday, 28th October, 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Peta Handley,  Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at Peta.handley@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Graham Armstrong, Director Learning and Teaching, via email at Graham.Armstrong7@tafensw.edu.au  or phone 0448 899 104

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.

A talent pool, 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.