Are you a motivated, resilient and results-driven manager with leadership and stakeholder relationship skills and expertise, with an ability to achieve outcomes?
Are you passionate about helping Queenslanders from all backgrounds improve their lives through vocational education and training? Join our regional office to help deliver this important work to strengthen economic opportunities for individuals, industry and communities by working with stakeholders in the vocational education and training system to increase a skilled workforce.

Job details

The South East Regional office of the Department of Trade, Employment and Training comprises 29 staff members who strive to increase a skilled workforce for the South East region through collaborative working relationships with industry, employers, registered training organisations, community organisations and other key stakeholders. Specifically the regional office administers the Further Education and Training Act 2014, monitors apprentices and trainees through to successful
completion, undertakes monitoring and performance activities for Skilling Queenslanders for Work projects, engages with industry and employers to identify opportunities to improve their employment and/or training outcomes and delivers a range of stakeholder engagement activities including an annual regional Queensland Training Awards event to celebrate the achievements of vocational education and training stakeholders.

About the role
As the Manager, Regional Programs, you will
• Lead and manage the delivery of DTET regional programs, services and regional team members, ensuring high standards of service delivery and client satisfaction, while driving improvements to address gaps and enhance existing activities.
• Provide expert advice, strategic analysis and support to the Regional Director to ensure the delivery of high-quality services and programs that support training and skilling initiatives in the region, while recommending solutions to address identified issues at both strategic and operational levels.
• Identify and analyse complex policy issues, oversee regional planning initiatives, integrate service delivery strategies, manage risks and monitor performance while demonstrating a commitment to the department's core values.

What we are looking for
The position requires an applicant who can:
• Ensure the objectives and key performance indicators of regional programs and initiatives are achieved including preparing and presenting comprehensive performance reports that support the region's operational plan and performance delivery targets.
• Develop and maintain administrative processes and systems to ensure the provision of accurate, reliable and appropriate data that meets the reporting requirements across a wide range of regional programs and services.
• Build relationships and partnerships with stakeholders, including industry, employers, training providers, and community organisations to identify emerging trends within industry sectors and the VET system.
Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.

How to apply
To apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page:
• Your current resume
• Provide a covering letter (of up to one page) addressing the ‘What we are looking for' statements in the Role Description. Briefly explain why you are interested in this role and outline what your motivation is to join us.

Please ensure you refer to the Role Description 'Interested in applying' section for more information on what to include as part of your application.

We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package DTET 2025 (PDF, 783KB)
  
  
  672061 25 Role Description (Word, 201KB)