National TAFE Network Program Manager

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B

Salary: $146,705 - $164,506 plus superannuation

Position No: 70107

Directorate: Canberra Institute of Technology

Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 November 2025

Contact Officer: Michelle Flatt on or

Details: Play a leading role in shaping the future of vocational education across Australia.

As Program Manager, you'll coordinate and deliver key initiatives across the National TAFE Network (NTN), ensuring alignment with national skills priorities, TAFE Centres of Excellence objectives, and Canberra Institute of Technology's (CIT) Strategic Plan.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and collaboration, driving excellence in vocational education through partnerships, forward-thinking projects, and continuous improvement.

What we are looking for:

We're seeking a dynamic and strategic leader who thrives on collaboration and delivering impact through partnership and innovation.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stream programs or projects, ideally across the education, training, or public sectors.
• Strong skills in strategic planning, governance, and risk management, with a proven ability to deliver results in alignment with organisational and national priorities.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities, with experience fostering partnerships that drive innovation and quality outcomes.
• Confidence in data-driven decision-making, with the ability to interpret performance insights and report to senior stakeholders.
• A passion for education design, innovation, and continuous improvement, particularly in emerging models like higher apprenticeships and micro-credentials.

In this influential role, you will:

• Lead the strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of national initiatives that strengthen collaboration and excellence across the TAFE sector.
• Coordinate program governance and risk management, ensuring delivery aligns with national skills strategies and CIT's long-term goals.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships across TAFEs, industry, and government, representing CIT and the NTN in key national forums.
• Use data and forecasting tools to monitor performance, track progress, and inform evidence-based decision-making.
• Drive innovation in education design, supporting initiatives that enhance curriculum alignment, digital learning, and workforce readiness.
• Deliver high-quality stakeholder engagement and operational support, including events, communications, and documentation management.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of vocational education and skills development on a national scale.

You'll be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where your strategic leadership and partnership skills will directly contribute to shaping programs that prepare Australians for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• All CIT and ACTPS employees are required to complete a criminal history record check form prior to employment.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to: Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Desirable:

• Experience in vocational education and training or a related industry sector will be well regarded.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately up until 30 June 2028 with the possibility of permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Temporary employment offered as a result of this advertisement may lead to permanency/promotion as per the Public Sector Management Standards, Section 14 – Direct appointment of employee – general, and Section 20 – Direct promotion - general and CIT Enterprise Agreements.

How to Apply: Please submit a two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the position against the Responsibilities and Characteristics within the Position Description. Please also provide a current curriculum vitae with the contact details for referees.

Applications should be submitted .

This is a temporary position available immediately up until 30 June 2028 with the possibility of permanency.