Manage the achievement of Centre of Excellence Strategic and Operational objectives as directed by the Executive Director, Construction Tech.

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About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training (VET) provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. Our award-winning training is delivered on campus, online, and in the workplace to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies. 

By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce that is closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

Your Opportunity

As the Manager, Construction Tech you will be responsible for:

• Manage the achievement of Centre of Excellence Strategic and Operational objectives as directed by the Executive Director, Centre of Excellence.

This position reports to the Executive Director, Construction Tech.

This is a temporary, full-time opportunity, to 31 December 2028 unless otherwise determined.

The primary location for this position is flexible, however you may be required to perform work at any other TAFE Queensland campuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and undertake specific activities as allocated by the Executive Director, Centre of Excellence.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary project team, managing and delivering all related Strategic and Operational objectives of the Centre of Excellence to ensure achievement of agreed objectives and outcomes within budget and within defined timeframes.
• Develop, implement and monitor plans and schedules including the coordination of activities associated with achieving the objectives of the Centre of Excellence.
• Liaise, consult and negotiate effectively with key stakeholders and team members in relation to activities of the Centre of Excellence.
• Manage and prioritise the strategic and operational aspects of Centre of Excellence including the preparation of reports, spreadsheets, planning documentation and other written correspondence utilising a range of computer software packages.
• Identify legislative and other parameters within which the Centre of Excellence is to be undertaken.
• Contribute to managing risks associated with the deliverables for the Centre of Excellence plan.
• Contribute to the management of the budget, accounts and revenue associated with the Centre of Excellence activity.
• Lead the establishment of performance indicators and manage the maintenance of a quality record system to meet requests for information and for statistical and planning purposes.
• Develop and maintain effective communication links with senior executive and governance committees by providing regular status reports.
• Identify and prepare recommendations and strategies to facilitate the implementation of the Centre of Excellence KPIs with senior executive.
• Assess, manage, resolve and escalate (if necessary) risks and issues throughout the project, including the management of Risk & Issues Registers. 
• Create an environment where high quality work is achieved and is supported by the adherence and development of quality system documentation and policies and procedures.
• Lead and oversee the management of recruitment and selection, workforce planning, training and performance of staff to build capacity and ensure a high level of service delivery.
• Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the values of Safety First, Working Together, Focusing on our Customer, Taking Responsibility and Showing Initiative.

How you will be assessed

The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

• High level of program/project management skills with the ability to manage successful outcomes.
• High level communication, consultation and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse range of key stakeholders, including third party service providers where required. 
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the implementation of strategic direction, problem solving, budget management, planning and reporting within a large organisation. 
• Leads, builds and sustains positive relationships with team members, key stakeholders and clients and is responsive to client and stakeholder needs and expectations. 
• Demonstrated ability to live and promote a strong team culture that values the contributions of all team members, is honest and considerate, and through that establishes and maintains a highly respected high-performance team. 

How to apply

If you’re interested in this role, click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal.  When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

• A detailed resume; 
• A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and
• The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)

Closing date: 5:00pm, Thursday 21 May 2026

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-390

For further information, please contact:
Ms Karyn Kimlin, Manager, Health Care and Support
Karyn.kimlin@tafeqld.edu.au

Further information

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

Documents

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