Careers at TAFE NSW

Director Agency Alignment and Integration 

Location negotiable across the Sydney region (subject to campus availability) 

Full-time, Permanent Opportunity 

Total Remuneration Package: $210,404 to $235,350 

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact. 

That’s why we offer world-class 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 with a variety of flexible working options. 

About the Role 

As the Director Agency Alignment and Integration, you will operate at a strategic, whole-of-agency level to drive alignment between TAFE NSW and broader government priorities. You will lead cross-functional and cross-agency coordination, connecting work across diverse business units to ensure performance, delivery, and strategic outcomes are achieved cohesively and effectively. 

A key aspect of this role is representing both TAFE NSW and the Managing Director in government and inter-agency forums, building trusted relationships that advance organisational priorities and strengthen collaboration with the Department of Education and other government partners. 

You will provide high-level strategic advice, analysis, and insight to support informed decision-making and effective risk management across TAFE NSW’s strategic initiatives. You will monitor delivery performance, identify dependencies, oversee progress on key programs, and ensure alignment with enterprise priorities. 

This role requires agility, political acumen, and sound judgment to navigate complex and dynamic environments. You will be a credible, diplomatic representative who influences outcomes through collaboration, consultation, and evidence-based advice, ensuring TAFE NSW remains an effective and respected partner within the broader NSW Government network. 

About You 

You are a strategic and collaborative leader with strong experience in government or the public sector, skilled in organisational performance, program delivery, and cross-agency coordination. 

You excel in navigating complex environments, building consensus, and influencing decision-making at executive and ministerial levels. Your leadership style is inclusive, professional, and grounded in integrity, bringing people together to achieve practical, outcomes-focused solutions while maintaining respect for roles, responsibilities, and ownership boundaries. 

Analytical and politically astute, you provide clear, evidence-based advice, manage competing priorities, and align diverse stakeholders toward shared goals. You bring: 

• Proven experience in cross-agency collaboration and stakeholder engagement 

• Ability to influence, negotiate, and represent effectively at senior levels across government and industry 

• Experience providing strategic advice and performance oversight that drives organisational outcomes 

• You hold a degree in a relevant discipline or possess equivalent skills, knowledge, and experience suited to this senior leadership 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 Lead listed below. 

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

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Tuesday 11th November 2025 

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

• Your current resume; and 

• A cover letter addressing the essential requirements and your suitability for the role. 

Role-specific enquiries: contact Celia Murphy, Exec Dir Strategic Planning & Policy at celia.murphy1@tafensw.edu.au  

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Renae Lindner, Talent Acquisition Lead at renae.lindner5@tafensw.edu.au and 02 7921 1902. 

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.