Chief Executive Officer, Office of Tafe

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

**Salary**: $290,601 - $419,000

Occupation: Executive Management

Reference: VG/082486

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation - by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

**About the Group**

The Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD) sits within the Skills and Employment Group that is dedicated to enabling Victorians to access contemporary skills and employment opportunities and employers to attain a skilled workforce. This goal is one of the key strategic priorities of the broader Victorian Government Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.

The OTCD plays a pivotal role in providing system leadership and oversight for the TAFE Network across Victoria. OTCD co-ordinates TAFEs and Dual Sector Universities across the state to operate as a strong and efficient TAFE Network. Their primary objective is to drive quality in the way the Victorian TAFE Network provides training, ensuring that it operates as a coordinated network and effectively serves Victorian students, employers, and communities while aligning with government priorities.

**About the Role**

The CEO of OTCD is responsible for providing strategic and operational guidance, to the TAFE network, to ensure alignment with government expectations and requirements., The CEOs leadership drives service delivery planning from a whole of state perspective with a strong focus on deep network cooperation. This role is vital in supporting the success of the Victorian TAFE Network and its pivotal contribution to the future of Victoria by providing skills that meet the needs of employers and students.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Lead high performance teams to deliver outcomes through influencing and displaying contemporary leadership capability.
- Engage in stakeholder negotiations to achieve mutually accepted and implementable policy outcomes that drive quality.
- Communicate with diverse audiences and identify common issues among stakeholders to foster mutually beneficial partnerships that maximize outcomes.
- Oversee the management of the OTCD's operational accountabilities, including aligning strategy, budget, business planning, and reporting with the Department's overall policy and delivery priorities.
- Share your expertise and relevant experience to support continuous improvement and innovation to maximise network impact. Establishing metrics to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of work delivered and encourage new and innovative approaches that exceed expectations.
- Ensure the delivery of core business objectives, performance targets, collaboration efforts, and risk management plans while adhering to relevant legislation and statutory obligations. Identify, understand, and detail outputs and outcomes to facilitate successful delivery.
- Promote and advocate TAFE as a priority for the government, utilizing your influence, negotiation skills, and knowledge gained from working closely with government entities.