TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers Manager Executive Governance and Secretariat Location negotiable across Sydney metropolitan TAFE NSW campuses (subject to campus availability), with regular attendance at Ultimo required. Permanent Full Time $216,638 salary package – includes base salary ($190,867), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact. That’s why

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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 career development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced governance leader to shape and lead the Executive Governance and Secretariat function within TAFE NSW’s Strategic Planning and Policy division. As the Manager Executive Governance and Secretariat, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening executive and Board governance, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into meaningful agendas, delivering high-quality advice and supporting informed decision-making. This role goes beyond traditional secretariat coordination.



You will work closely with senior executives, board stakeholders and governance forum chairs to proactively shape forward work programs, influence strategic agendas and ensure governance papers are supported by sound analysis, policy insights and clear recommendations. Leading a small team of governance professionals, you will drive continuous improvement in governance practices, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and build a high-performing function that delivers strategic value across TAFE NSW. About you You are an experienced leader with a strategic approach to executive governance, strong stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to advise and influence senior executives. You will bring:
• Extensive experience leading executive governance and secretariat functions, supporting executive and board decision-making and the provision of high-quality advice.
• Strong strategic planning skills, including managing governance priorities, agendas and forward work programs.
• Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to develop and lead high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, building trusted relationships with senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to review complex information and provide sound advice.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with experience strengthening governance processes and service delivery.
• A relevant degree or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience. Highly desirable: Experience working within NSW public sector governance frameworks, protocols and decision-making processes. To find out more

about the role
, click to view the Role Description A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Wednesday 28th October 2026

📌 Manager Executive Governance and Secretariat (Sydney)
🏢 TAFE NSW
📍 Sydney