- National training product design and delivery leadership
- Industry led national workforce body
- Shaping Australia’s vocational education and training system
About the organisation
Industry Skills Australia (ISA) is a Jobs and Skills Council operating within a Commonwealth-funded framework, with responsibility for workforce capability across Australia's Transport Supply Chain Industries – spanning Aviation, Maritime, Rail, Transport and Logistics, and emerging sectors including Space Transport and Omnichannel Logistics and Distribution. Industry-owned and industry-led, ISA operates at the intersection of employers, unions, governments and the national skills system. The organisation plays a direct role in informing Commonwealth decision-making, guiding public investment, and ensuring the vocational education and training system responds to current and emerging industry needs. ISA translates workforce intelligence into policy, strategy and workforce development solutions at a national scale.
About the role
Reporting to the CEO with six direct reports, the Executive Director – Training Package Development provides strategic and operational leadership for the design, development, and delivery of nationally recognised training products across ISA's portfolio. The Executive Director will oversee end-to-end delivery through a structured Program Management Office framework, including pipeline prioritisation, governance, risk management, and compliance with ASQA and national VET regulatory standards. The role requires translating workforce intelligence and sector insights into high-quality qualifications, skill sets, and training packages across aviation, maritime, rail, and broader transport sectors. The Executive Director will also maintain relationships with industry stakeholders, government agencies, regulators, and Skills Ministers, and will lead, mentor, and develop a team of training product specialists.
About you
You are a senior leader with extensive experience in training package development within the national VET system. Your knowledge of training package standards, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements is deep and applied, and you have a demonstrated ability to translate industry workforce needs into practical training solutions at scale. You are comfortable managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs within a PMO environment, and have established relationships with regulators such as ASQA and government counterparts. A tertiary qualification in Education, Instructional Design, Public Policy, Business, or a related discipline is required while a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is highly desirable. Aligned with ISA's purpose, you are energised by the opportunity to join a newly formed senior leadership team and make a direct contribution to organisational effectiveness, strategic execution and industry impact.
How to apply
To review requirements, the Candidate Brief and more information see ISA MICROSITE then click ‘Apply Now’(top right) to submit your CV and concise cover letter. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.
