Careers at TAFE NSW
Senior Manager Design
A career of life-changing impact starts here! Drive accessible, human‑centred design and shape digital experiences that change lives across NSW at TAFE NSW.
- 503982
- Far West and North Central NSW, NSW, Australia
- Gosford, Central Coast and Region, NSW, Australia, 2250
- Goulburn & Southern Tablelands, NSW, Australia, 2580
- Lake Macquarie, NSW, Australia
- Lismore & Far North Coast, NSW, Australia, 2480
- Newcastle, Hunter & Region, NSW, Australia
- Port Macquarie & Mid-North Coast, NSW, Australia, 2444
- Riverina & Murray, NSW, Australia, 2650
- Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia
- Statewide, NSW, Australia
- Sydney - East, NSW, Australia
- Sydney - Greater West, NSW, Australia
- Sydney - Inner West, NSW, Australia
- Sydney - North/North West, NSW, Australia, 2060
- Sydney - South, NSW, Australia
- Sydney - West, NSW, Australia
- Sydney City, NSW, Australia
- Tamworth & North West NSW, NSW, Australia, 2340
- Wollongong & The South Coast, NSW, Australia, 2500
- IT Professional
- Management and Supervision
- Permanent Full Time
- Closing at: May 7 2026 - 23:55 AEST
TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Senior Manager Design
Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)
Permanent Full Time
$230,592 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.
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
This role plays a key role in embedding human‑centred design at scale across TAFE NSW’s digital ecosystem, strengthening design maturity and customer outcomes. Leading UX, UI and research practices, you will champion accessible, user‑focused design while working closely with senior leaders and delivery teams to turn ideas into practical, high‑quality digital solutions that make a real difference. The role is focused on delivering consistent, accessible and effective digital experiences that meet user needs and support organisational outcomes.
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.
To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:
- Your current resume
- A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)
Targeted Question: You will bring with you a wealth of knowledge regarding UX/UI design. Please detail a recent UX/UI project you delivered. Outline the project goal, the processes you followed and key decisions you made.
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close: Thursday 7 May 2026 at 11:55pm AEST
Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an online interview on 15 May 2026 via MS Teams.
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Sarah Aitchison, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at sarah.aitchison4@tafensw.edu.au
Role-specific enquiries: Contact Ben Hanington, Director ICT Solutions Delivery, via email at Benjamin.Hanington1@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.
Considering a move to Regional NSW? The Welcome Experience is a free service offering personalised support to help you settle in, connecting you with local communities, essential services, and lifestyle opportunities.
