TEQSA welcomes people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. TEQSA encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people with disabilities, people that identify as LGBTQIA+, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We offer our people a range of benefits that include flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities and free access to an EAP which extends to immediate family members.

About you

Are you passionate about contributing to the excellence of Australian higher education?
Are you capable and experienced people leader passionate about implementing quality strategic projects?
Do you want to work in a challenging, dynamic, and rewarding environment that is mission- focused?

About the position

The Director Executive Office and Strategic Delivery is responsible for leading a team in the provision of range of administrative, executive, and strategic advice and support to the Commissioners, CEO and Executive Director Regulatory Operations (EDRO), ensuring they are fully supported in all aspects of their roles and functions. The work is varied, dynamic and extends across the whole agency.

The Director will also work closely with the CEO and EDRO and provide strategic leadership and oversight of the implementation of strategy, strategic projects and change across TEQSA. The position will play a key role in the development of strategy, translating strategy into actionable work plans, monitoring and supporting delivery.

Duties

As Director Executive Office and Strategic Delivery, you will be responsible and accountable for:

Providing high-level strategic, operational, and regulatory business advice to the CEO and
Leading a team to provide high-quality and effective administrative and executive support to the Commissioners, CEO and EDRO.
Leading, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on strategic projects, including risk management, prioritisation, and sequencing of work.
Being the key contact for senior stakeholders in the absence of the This would include the Ministerial Office, senior staff from the Department of Education or other government departments, peak bodies, senior executives from higher education providers and external agencies.
Contributing to the ongoing development of TEQSA’s strategic directions to ensure the agency has the organisational capability to respond to current and future challenges.
Support and capability development for TEQSA staff with responsibilities within strategic projects and other initiatives.

Our ideal candidate

TEQSA is looking for someone who is passionate about contributing to the excellence of Australian higher education. Our ideal candidate will have:

Strong leadership experience and the ability to motivate, coach and manage a diverse team to meet organisational objectives and deliver high-quality results within a fast-paced, dynamic

Knowledge, skills and experience in the coordination and administration of a senior leadership support function, and an ability to develop functional and effective systems of work for well- managed projects and teams.

Demonstrated ability in using initiative, problem-solving, priority setting and working to deadlines, with high level organisational capabilities.

Strong written communication skills and extensive experience in the preparation of reports, documents, briefings, and presentations to a very high standard.

Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, influencing, consultation, and communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain strong and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

The ability to analyse and interpret complex information across a broad range of topics, apply sound and balanced judgement, and provide high-level advice.

Qualifications and experience

A tertiary qualification(s) or relevant practical experience in public or tertiary sector administration will be advantageous but not essential.

Eligibility

The successful applicant must:

be an Australian citizen.
complete a National Police Check satisfactorily.
be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) clearance to Baseline status, supported by TEQSA.

Failure to satisfy any of the above conditions may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or termination of employment.

How to apply

Your application should include:

A current resume (maximum two pages)

A two-page cover letter (pitch) (maximum 1000 words) detailing how your skills and experience address the ‘our ideal candidate’ section (i.e., what makes you the best candidate for the position).

Applications close at 11.45pm (AEDT) on Sunday, 11 January 2026.

Apply today! We look forward to receiving your application.

Attachments:

APSC Cracking The Code.pdf

- Candidate Information Pack - EL2 Director Executive Office and Strategic Delivery.docx
- Candidate Information Pack - EL2 Director Executive Office and Strategic Delivery.pdf