Executive Director, Apprenticeships Victoria
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| Department: | Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Executive Management |
| Classification: | SES2 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/082296 |
| Closing Date: | 10-Feb-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $298,489 - $430,740 |
| Job Duration: | Fixed term- 5 years |
| Attachments: | Position Description - 082296 Executive Director, Apprenticeships Victoria.docx (Word, 205KB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Lill Healy- Deputy Secretary, Skills and TAFE 0460 029 712 |
Position Details
Executive Director, Apprenticeships Victoria
- Lead transformative apprenticeship reforms to meet Victoria's growing skills needs, supporting priority industries and infrastructure projects.
- Drive innovative programs with impactful policy design, strong industry partnerships, and inclusive workforce development.
- Senior Executive Service Level 2 (SES-2), Fixed Term (5 Years)
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) Skills and TAFE Group seeks to appoint an Executive Director, Apprenticeships Victoria to join its team.
Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, Skills and TAFE, the Executive Director will work to increase participation in, and improve, the safety, quality and innovation of apprenticeships and traineeships in Victoria. The role is responsible for strategy and reform, leading organisational culture, program and service design and delivery and complex senior stakeholder management.
Apprenticeships Victoria works across the Skills and TAFE Group, closely with the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery and with its key partners including the Victorian Skills Authority, the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority and broader government and industry, to deliver a pipeline of skilled workers for government's priority industries.
The successful candidate will be an accomplished leader with strong industry linkages, public sector experience and a proven track record of designing and delivering a significant program of work that is responsive to government priorities. A strong knowledge of the apprenticeship system is important. Experience in skills development, program and service design and delivery, complex relationship and stakeholder management, and leading a positive workplace culture are essential.
Further Information
Enquiries about this position should be directed to Lill Healy, Deputy Secretary, Skills and TAFE on 0460 029 712.
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records check and Misconduct screening verified by their previous employer prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement. As part of the application process, you will need to include a resume and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
Applicants should view the full Position Description attached to this advertisement prior to applying.
Applications close midnight 10th February 2026
