Director Academic Support

TAFE WA North Metropolitan
Perth, WA
A$157,900-$171,005 p/a
Education & Training → Management - Vocational
Full-time
On-site

Posted 3 days ago


Level 8, $157,900- $171,005pa, PSCSAA

Permanent full-time opportunity!

Perth Campus, however as we are a multi-campus institution you may be required to work from more than one campus

Our employees have access to a range of benefits including:

Salary packaging

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

Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years

Fifteen days personal leave

Four weeks annual leave and an option to accrue ten additional days extra leave each year

Flexible working hours

Paid parental leave – 18 weeks

About the Role
Provides leadership and management of academic support services that assist academic portfolios to deliver quality training delivery and assessment whilst meeting state and national VET regulatory requirements. This is a pivotal role responsible for leading a collaborative and solutions-orientated Academic Support team that works closely with academic portfolios and the broader organisation to optimise the student experience and outcomes.

Operating in a dynamic and evolving environment, the Director thinks through complexity to make informed decisions and pursues high-leverage priorities that create meaningful impact. The role requires dynamic sensing of emerging needs and a commitment to building capability across teams and partnerships.

To be successful in this role you will have experience in leading the provision of academic support services in an adult learning environment, preferably in the VET sector.

Find out about North Metropolitan TAFE please visit our website at www.northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au

For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Kate Oliver, Executive Director Product & Quality on (08) 9427 1975 or [email protected]

How to apply
Please ensure you review the Job Description Form (attached to the advert on JobsWA) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close Thursday 18 September 2025 at 4:00pm (WST).

To be eligible for appointment Australian Citizenship, relevant visa or permanent residency is required.

At NMTAFE, we value and promote a diverse, inclusive and supportive environment. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, youth, people of diverse sexual orientations and genders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged.


About TAFE WA North Metropolitan

Perth, WA, Australia

Transforming lives; strengthening industry and communities

Whether you're after new skills, a new career or a pathway to university, North Metropolitan TAFE has the courses, lecturers and facilities to get you there.

We offer over 400 courses Opens in a new window ranging from Certificate I to Higher Education qualifications across 48 industry areas.

Our flexible study options mean you can study full-time, part-time or online.

Our mission is to nurture participation, productivity and aspirations for our learners, our industry and our community. We are driven by our vision of transforming lives; strengthening industry and community. This is a passion we all share.

Our values reflect our determination to ensure best practice and leadership across VET in pursuit of our vision to transform lives; strengthen industry and community.

North Metropolitan TAFE has a 117-year history, starting life as Western Australia’s first post-secondary education provider, Perth Technical College, in 1900.

Perth Technical College eventually became Central Institute of Technology. Central merged with West Coast Institute to form North Metropolitan TAFE in 2016.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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