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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 robust 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 Role Description View 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.

Applications close 11:55pm AEST Sunday 6 September 2026

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:Ravinder Mansfield, Talent
Acquisition Advisor via email: [email protected] or tel: (02) 7921 2973.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Amy Morgan, Director IAT + TAFE NSW National
Centres of Excellence via email: [email protected].

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
View 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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📌 Senior Manager Centre Of Excellence Digital (Gosford)
🏢 TAFE NSW
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