Are you passionate about driving impactful change in employment, skilling and training? As the Program Manager you will lead the delivery of high-quality regional services for the Department of Trade, Employment, and Training (DTET). In this role, you will engage with key stakeholders to build strong partnerships, identify and implement innovative solutions to complex strategic challenges, and enhance service delivery aligned with the region’s vocational education and training agenda.

You will oversee the management of projects and events supporting government and departmental initiatives, while supervising a multidisciplinary team to ensure exceptional service delivery through effective performance management, workload allocation and capability development.

Job details

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team in a leadership role focused on driving continuous improvement and fostering strong industry and community engagement. In this position, you will conduct high-level research and analysis to address issues impacting the implementation of departmental programs, projects, and initiatives within a regional service delivery context. You will provide expert advice on systems, policies, and procedures to support targeted regional initiatives, ensuring alignment with government priorities for vocational education and training. Representing the region at a local level, you will build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including industry, schools, community organisations, and other government departments. Additionally, you will deliver high-quality written and oral advice on complex issues, preparing detailed reports, briefings, and business cases to support strategic and operational decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the vocational education and training sector while contributing to the success of regional initiatives.

Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.

To apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page:
• Your current resume.
• Provide a short statement (maximum 1 page) telling us why you are interested in this role, outlining what your motivation is to join us and what you will get out of it.

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 2026 (PDF, 787KB)
  
  
  684158 26 Role Description v1 (Word, 299KB)