Director People, Culture and Safety

Location: Leederville, however as we are a multi-campus institution you may be required to work from more than one campus.

1 2 months temporary appointment, with possibility of further term and/or permanency.

Plays a critical role in ensuring NMTAFE has the workforce capability to achieve its strategic and operational goals. This senior leadership position inspires, nurtures and guides a high performing team, setting the strategic direction and overseeing the delivery of human resources, workforce development and safety across the College.

We're seeking a leader who thrives in complexity, communicates with clarity, and brings people along on the journey, motivating teams to align their passion with our purpose and deliver what matters most.

Central to this role is the ability to cultivate a thriving, inclusive and future focused workforce. This includes embedding systems, policies, processes and practices that promote strong governance, drive innovation and foster a culture of care.

North Metropolitan TAFE is the established State Government provider of vocational education and training for the northern Perth region. Our mission is to nurture participation, productivity and aspirations for our learners, our industry and our community.

Our Values reflect our determination to ensure best practice and leadership across VET in pursuit of our vision of transforming lives; strengthening industry and community. We have nine campuses across the northern suburbs that provide high quality training with over 400 courses across 48 industry areas.

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.

• Free onsite parking and on the train line
• Easy access to restaurants and cafes on the Oxford Street strip
• Four weeks annual leave and an option to accrue an additional two weeks leave each year
• Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years
• Paid parental leave - 18 weeks
• Salary packaging/sacrifice facility
• 12% employer superannuation contribution

Please contact Brett Dorney, General Manager Corporate Services or email .

Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Application Information as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.

Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit a current résumé outlining your alignment to the role, including contact details for two professional referees.

To submit your application, simply click the "Apply for Job" button. If you have any technical issues, please contact Establishment and Recruitment at .

Eligibility for employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance. If this position involves contact with children, the recommended occupant will also be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Card.

To be eligible for appointment applicants must have a working visa (for fixed term contract appointments) or permanent residency (for permanent appointments).

Over the next twelve (12) months; candidates found "Suitable" through this process may be offered appointment to similar & subsequent vacancies within the College, within other TAFE Colleges or across WA Government (subject to candidate permission being granted).

Should no suitable applicant be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date.

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.

Applications close Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 4:00pm (WST).