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Senior Manager Centre of Excellence Digital

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Full-time

$230,530 salary package - includes base salary $203,592, 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. 

About the Centres of Excellence (CoE)

The TAFE NSW Centres of Excellence bring together the Construction Centre of Excellence, the Manufacturing Centres of Excellence, and the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) Digital, a National Centre of Excellence, to support industry-led innovation, workforce development and skills excellence across priority sectors.

Through partnerships with industry, government, training providers and higher education institutions, the Centres develop and deliver industry-aligned education, applied research, and innovative workforce solutions that respond to current and emerging skills needs. Leveraging contemporary learning environments, advanced technologies and strong stakeholder networks, the Centres help build the capabilities required for the jobs of today and the future.

About the Role

As the Senior Manager Centre of Excellence Digital, you will play a key leadership role in shaping the future of digital skills education across NSW. Leading a high-performing team within the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) Digital, you will drive educational excellence, industry engagement and innovation to ensure programs remain aligned to emerging technologies, workforce needs and learner expectations. Working closely with industry, universities, government and community partners, you will oversee the delivery of impactful training solutions, foster applied research and lead strategic initiatives that strengthen digital capability across the sector.

The successful candidate must have a willingness and ability to travel to the Centre of Excellence campuses as required. The CoE Digital team is based at Meadowbank campus.

About You

You are an accomplished education and industry leader with significant experience in digital technologies and a strong track record of delivering innovative, industry-responsive learning outcomes. You bring expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams, building influential partnerships and driving strategic change in complex environments. Passionate about developing future talent, you use data, insights and stakeholder collaboration to enhance learner outcomes and organisational performance. Your ability to navigate emerging trends in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, data and digital technologies, combined with your commitment to excellence, positions you to lead with impact in a rapidly evolving landscape.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Degree in a relevant discipline OR equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated educational leadership in VET and/or Higher Education teaching, learning and assessment practice.
• Significant experience and demonstrated expertise within the relevant industry sector.

Highly Regarded

• Experience influencing and contributing to state and/or national education, workforce development, or digital capability reform agendas.
• Demonstrated thought leadership in digital capability, digital transformation, emerging technologies, or future workforce development.
• Proven ability to build and leverage strategic partnerships across industry, government and education sectors to achieve system-wide outcomes.
• Demonstrated understanding of future skills requirements and the impact of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation and cybersecurity, on workforce capability and training delivery.

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: Australia’s workforce is rapidly evolving through AI, cybersecurity, data and emerging technologies. Describe an initiative you led to build digital capability through education. How did you identify the need, influence stakeholders, and deliver outcomes for learners, employers or the broader sector?

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

Applications close 11:55pm AEST Sunday 6 September 2026

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Ravinder Mansfield, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email: ravinder.mansfield1@tafensw.edu.au or tel: (02) 7921 2973.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Amy Morgan, Director IAT + TAFE NSW National Centres of Excellence via email: amy.morgan40@tafensw.edu.au.

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.

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