ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY The Industry Program Manager leads the stakeholder engagement function to deliver the outcomes of the Cyber Security TAFE Centre of Excellence (CS TCoE). The role is responsible for building and managing partnerships, coordinating stakeholder engagement, and facilitating the delivery of key projects and training initiatives through establishment of workplace cohorts and industry support. It also involves delivering career pathways, workshops and forums, schools programs promoting cyber pathways, and development of collaborative tertiary education activities. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We’re seeking a motivated individual with: Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management with a particular focus on the Cyber and IT industries, government and universities. Demonstrated experience in professional engagement and presentation delivery to a wide range of stakeholders, including excellent written skills and in-person communication skills. Proven ability to coordinate multiple tasks, manage competing priorities, and deliver within strict deadlines. Proven capacity to work effectively in a collaborative environment with teams and individuals from education and training, industry, community organisations and government to deliver projects within agreed timeframes. WHAT YOU'LL DO Engage with industry, cyber, and education partners to advance CS TCoE goals, coordinating stakeholder and Advisory Group meetings, events, and communications. Develop and nurture partnerships with defence, government, TAFEs, universities, Jobs and Skills Councils, prime contractors and advanced technology industry organisations to support the program, liaising with the Canberra Cyber Hub and Future Skills Organisation Work with industry and government to map skills gaps, co-design training programs, secure commitment to host pilot cohorts, and shape workplace arrangements for the higher apprenticeship to enable rapid upskilling and scaling of training delivery. Deliver targeted promotional activities including career interest workshops and forums, schools’ engagement and industry networking forums to raise awareness of cyber pathways, training opportunities and career transitions. Coordinate and implement CS TCoE project stakeholder communications under direction of the Senior Stakeholder manager. Record, track and report engagement aligned with agreed milestones and deliverables. Develop collaborative activities with TAFE CoEs, TAFE Cyber and TAFE partners within the National TAFE Network to streamline content development and promote consistency. Support development of the Cyber Incubator Hub through stakeholder engagement and development of strategy and policy frameworks. Eligibility/Other requirements: Desirable Qualifications in information technology, cyber security, business, or related discipline are highly desirable. Experience in vocational education and training or a related industry sector will be well regarded. Notes: This is a temporary position available from 23 November 2025 until 29 December 2028 with the possibility of permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Temporary employment offered as a result of this advertisement may lead to permanency/promotion as per the Public Sector Management Standards , Section 14 – Direct appointment of employee – general, and Section 20 – Direct promotion - general and CIT Enterprise Agreements. How to apply: Please submit a two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the position against the Selection Criteria, and why you believe you are the best person for the role. Please also provide a current curriculum vitae with contact details for referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available from 23 November 2025 until 29 December 2028 with the possibility of permanency.
