Temporary (full time) appointment commencing ASAP until 13 October 2028 with the possibility of permanency in the future.

About the role
Manages the development and delivery of training programs and services in the Health & Care Services Portfolio. Undertakes business development, identifies new opportunities and builds robust and effective relationships with stakeholders to meet their diverse training needs. Contributes to College strategic and business plans, supports the College’s values, and promotes a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Manages human, physical and financial resources relevant to the Portfolio.

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced leader with a track record of building and leading teams to deliver quality training in line with the Standards for RTOs. You will bring strong industry and community relationships, a commercial and innovative outlook, high-level communication and negotiation skills, and demonstrated experience managing financial, human and physical resources. Experience in vocational education and training or academic leadership, and a relevant management or VET qualification, are desirable. The Portfolio spans nursing and health, aged care, disability, community services, early childhood education, and hair and beauty delivery across the Mid-West, Gascoyne, Wheatbelt and Goldfields, so you will be comfortable working across campuses and leading a geographically dispersed team.

Suitability Requirements and Eligibility
Applicants will be assessed by their skills, experiences and attributes in relation to the job requirements and leadership behaviours required for the role. More information about eligibility requirements can be found on the Job Description Form.

To be considered eligible for employment, you must possess current and valid Australian work rights, such as Australian citizenship, permanent residency or an appropriate working visa. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

You must also hold,



or have the ability to obtain, a Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a Working with Children (WWC) Card. Appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of any mandatory pre-employment screening requirements.

We’re always on the lookout for great people. If you’re suitable but not selected for this role but we believe you’d be a strong fit elsewhere, over the next 12 months we may consider you for other opportunities within the organisation or share your details with other agencies - with your permission.

Why join our team?
Some of the benefits of working at Central Regional TAFE include:

- Salary packaging options

- 12% employer superannuation contribution

- Deferred salary scheme – receive 80% salary for four years with the fifth year as a paid sabbatical leave from the workplace

- 4 weeks annual leave

- 15 days personal leave

- 13 weeks long service leave after 7 years

- Flexible working arrangements (where applicable)

- 18 weeks paid parental leave

- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff

- Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave

- A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your family

For Further Job-Related Information and Application Instructions:
Please visit the Jobs WA job board by clicking the Apply button.

Find out more by visiting our website www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au

Please note…
Central Regional TAFE is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As a measure to achieve equality Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Therefore, preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications Details:
Advertised Vacancy Reference Number: CRL092.26S

Applications close Monday, 21 September 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).

📌 Portfolio Manager Health & Care Services (Geraldton)
🏢 TAFE WA Central Regional
📍 Geraldton