Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/101644
Principal Adviser
The Role
As a Principal Adviser in the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD), you'll have a unique opportunity to shape strategic thinking and drive outcomes across the group. We're looking for someone with sound judgement, technical capability and the ability to cut through complexity - someone who can confidently navigate ambiguity and provide trusted advice at the highest levels. You'll thrive in fast-paced environments, bring people together across silos, and spot opportunities for alignment and innovation.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
This position a Principal Adviser forms a part of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer branch, in Skills and TAFE (S&T) group. Skills and TAFE (S&T) group focuses on enabling Victorians to access the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to participate in today's workforce, prepare for future jobs, and achieve their educational aspirations.
The Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD) incorporating the TAFE Strategy, Systems and Tertiary Governance branch and the TAFE Performance, Finance and Infrastructure branch, plays a system leadership and management role for the Victorian TAFE Network (VTN) across Victoria.
The OTCD is primarily responsible for driving change in the way the Victorian TAFE Network responds to government priorities and provides training as a coordinated network, better serving Victorian students, employers and communities.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have the following main skills and experience:
Self-awareness: Builds strong commitment of others towards continued personal development. Establishes mechanisms that enable communication of honest and constructive feedback at all levels.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact David Miller, CEO, Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery via email [email protected]
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 prior to commencing employment with the Department. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
For Finance Roles:
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry, and Regions is an accredited CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, applicants will need to submit a response to the Key Selection Criteria and attach their resume to be considered for the role.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 28 January 2026.