• Full-time 38 hours per week, fixed-term contract to July 2026 (Long Service Leave Cover)
• Hamilton Campus
• $103,461 per annum + super + manager allowance

Are you a dynamic and forward-thinking leader seeking a significant opportunity to shape regional education? South West TAFE is looking for a passionate Regional Manager to lead our Hamilton campus, driving our commitment to student success in the Grampians region.

This is your chance to influence the future of training in South West Victoria, develop strong links with industry, and ensure our programs meet the evolving needs of your community. You'll be central to campus operations, providing strategic direction, championing our values, and fostering a vibrant learning environment where students and staff can flourish.

In this key role, you'll collaborate with the Executive Team to develop and implement innovative strategies. You will be responsible for leading industry engagement to meet the training needs of the region, supporting teaching departments, and ensuring a high-quality student experience. Your ability to build robust relationships with a variety of stakeholders, from industry leaders to community organisations, will be crucial to your success.

If you're a strategic individual with exceptional leadership skills and a passion for education, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Join South West TAFE and become part of a team dedicated to providing "a lifetime of opportunity for all," where your work will directly contribute to the growth and prosperity of the region. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, where your contributions are valued and your professional development is a priority.

The must haves
Mandatory requirements

• Formal degree level qualifications, or relevant post graduate qualifications, in management or related discipline; and/or at least five years’ experience in a strategic, management or leadership role.
• Employee Victorian Working with Children and satisfactory National Police Check
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Highly desirable requirements

• An understanding of current issues and developments in the Victorian TAFE system and the national VET sector
• A management or leadership qualification is highly desirable.
• Experience using Microsoft and Adobe Office products and relevant industry software and programs such as a customer relationship management system.
• Experience working with industry professionals.

About us
SWTAFE is the leading vocational education provider in South West Victoria.
We offer a diverse range of courses across various industry sectors, spanning from healthcare and business, to trades, technology, arts and agriculture and more.
We are committed to ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to navigate the challenges of the dynamic job market of today, and are equipped with the skills build a successful future career.
As a place to work, we strive for a supportive, diverse workplace culture that encourages personal and professional growth, and in 2023 SWTAFE was ranked #1 in the Victorian TAFE sector for staff satisfaction.

What we can offer you

• Fun social club with health and wellbeing activities
• Employee recognition program
• Continuous opportunities for tailored learning and development
• Accessible Employee Assistance Program including an easy to navigate app

Any Questions? Please contact:
Susan Pettigrew, Executive Manager – Student Experience
☎ 0439 107 396
✉ [email protected]

A full position description is available from the Careers at SWTAFE webpage.

Applications close: Sunday, 4 May 2025

Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.

How to apply
If this role resonates with you and you have the necessary skills and experience, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply for the role, please click ‘Apply for this job’ and provide a copy of your current resume and cover letter, which addresses the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Don’t forget that you can utilise the SEEK website for great advice and resources, from resume writing through to interview tips.

For local support in the South West with job readiness skills (from resume writing to interview tips), please contact the South West Skills and Jobs Centre.
http://www.swskillsandjobscentre.com.au/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03 5564 8515

If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application, please contact South West TAFE's Recruitment Team on 03 5564 8711 or by emailing [email protected]

South West TAFE is a child safe and equal opportunity employer; fostering a fair, safe and inclusive environment and embraces all forms of diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from people with a variety of attributes, including but not limited to:

• A person with a disability
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• LGBTIQA+