Associate Director Programs

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Associate Director Programs

Branch: Programs

Salary: Level 8, $163,427 - $176,990 pa, PSCSAA

Position No: 00036445

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Osborne Park

Closing Date: 2026-07-06 4:00 PM

Permanent Appointment

The Department

At the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia’s training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

Find out more about our work by visiting our website www.wa.gov.au/dtwd

Leadership for All

Critical to our success in delivering value for the future of Western Australians is the leadership capability of our people. We believe that everyone is a leader, regardless of their role and we are committed to advancing our collective leadership impact by adopting the behaviours and mindsets in Leadership Expectations.

The Role

This position manages a range of contracted programs and support for the governance and compliance arrangements with TAFE Colleges and private Registered Training Organisations. In particular, the position provides strategic leadership in the development and implementation of frameworks, policies and procedures to maintain the quality, integrity and efficiency of contracted programs for services related to vocational education and training. This position works collaboratively with various stakeholders and is responsible to support the development of program governance frameworks and processes across all providers.

This role is critical to creating a strong leadership environment by driving positive behaviour change and promoting best practice.

As a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position may be prioritised for appointment.

Employee Benefits

Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;

Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;

A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;

Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and

Salary packaging options.

Want to know more?

For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Sean Fitzpatrick, A/Executive Director Service Resource Management on (08) 6551 5052 or email [email protected]

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via [email protected] or via (08) 6551 5071.

How to apply

a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role and

a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria as outlined in attached Job Description Form.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on (08) 9203 3735.

Please note…

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.

This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants.

Applications close Monday, 6 July 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).

Attachments

• Application Information Pack
• Associate Director Programs - JDF.DOCX
• Associate Director Programs - JDF.PDF
• Leadership Expectations - Overview