Candidate information pack: Director, Communications and Engagement Position number:19484 Position title: Director, Communications and Engagement Group / Team:Executive Office Employment type:Ongoing, full time Classification: Executive Level 2 (EL2) Salary range:$146,720 to 176,120 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation

Location:
Melbourne or Canberra(other locations may be considered) Reporting to:Executive Office Agency Employment Act:Public Service Act 1999 Contact person: Dhamendra Unka (03 8306 2430) Applications close on Friday 13 November 2026 at 11:45pm (AEDT). Summary
- Utilise your leadership skills and contribute to the excellence of Australian higher education
- Make the role your own, with a supportive and friendly team
- Work in a challenging, dynamic, and rewarding mission-focused environment
- Lead at a strategic level while also being hands-on.

About us
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia’s independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education. TEQSA’s purpose is to deliver quality assurance that protects the interests of students and the reputation and standing of Australian higher education. As an independent quality assurance and regulatory agency, TEQSA adopts a risk-based approach that is guided by principles of necessity, risk, and proportionality, and which supports quality, diversity, innovation and excellence in tertiary education. TEQSA has three strategic objectives in delivering its purpose:
- promote and support good practice and effective self-assurance across the sector
- identify, analyse, and respond to risks to the sector
- ensure compliance with applicable legislation through effective and efficient regulation.



Our culture Our organisational culture reflects our Culture Plan 2023 and the core values and behaviours that guide how we approach our work and interact with each other. The core values by which we operate include:
- Trust – we have confidence in each other to do our best. We encourage open and honest conversations that focus on the issue, not the person. We promote a supportive and safe workplace environment.
- Respect – we approach every situation with kindness, compassion, and an open mindset. We value people, the range of views and experience they bring, and the work they undertake.
- Accountability – we hold ourselves and each other accountable for our actions, how we work together, and the quality of what we deliver. We gather feedback, reflect, and act on opportunities for improvement.
- Collaboration – we draw on our collective strength by encouraging each other to contribute to the achievement of shared objectives. We provide context and information to help others succeed. At TEQSA, we are building a working environment that aligns with our cultural values and cultivates a rewarding, stimulating, and engaging workplace. If our organisational culture resonates with you, we want to hear from you. How we value our employees TEQSA is committed to investing in its people. So, what’s on offer for you?
- A full-time and secure role in a for-purpose organisation that protects the interests of students and the reputation and standing of Australian higher education.




- Flexible working arrangements, including working from home to balance work and personal life.
- Conveniently located spacious office close to public transport in the heart of Melbourne CBD or in the Parliamentary Triangle Canberra.
- Generous leave entitlements, including study leave to support your professional development, personal leave, and paid time off over Christmas
- Competitive superannuation at 15.4% and remuneration.
- Professional development that is supported and encouraged so your career continues to grow as you enhance your technical and leadership skills and capabilities and build a career at TEQSA.
- Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members. Our external partner is a leading provider of wellbeing and mental health support services.
- Workplace diversity and inclusion. TEQSA welcomes people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. TEQSA encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people with disabilities, people that identify as LGBTQIA+, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. About the position The Director, Communications and Engagement leads TEQSA’s communications and engagement teams, ensuring a clear, consistent, and credible voice across all internal and external channels. Operating under broad direction, the Director shapes the agency’s communications and engagement strategy, drawing on expertise in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and issues management. The Director is the trusted advisor to TEQSA’s CEO and Commissioners on communications and engagement activities. They will anticipate risks, manage complex media issues, and build strong relationships

📌 Director, Communications and Engagement (Melbourne)
🏢 TEQSA
📍 Melbourne