The search is on for the chief executive officer of TasTAFE - Tasmania's new public vocational education and training entity.

 

The Minister for Education and Skills, Nick McKim, said that the nationwide search would be conducted following the Government's acceptance of a recommendation by Virginia Simmons in her report on The Review of the Role and Function of Tasmania's Public Sector Vocational Education and Training Providers.

 

Mr McKim said Profile Management Consultants have been appointed to undertake the national search.

 

"The position of chief executive officer is a key role and will be instrumental in establishing TasTAFE and leading it through this next phase in vocational education and training in this State."

 

Mr McKim said that the changes recommended by the review would see the entire VET system in Tasmania improved and rejuvenated.

 

"The Implementation Plan for the review of Tasmania's Public VET Providers has been released, which outlines a practical way forward for the reforms to VET in Tasmania," he said.

 

"This includes ensuring a successful transition to a single VET entity, TasTAFE.

"Careful planning is crucial in ensuring learners and employers continue to receive high quality vocational education and training throughout the transition, and ensure the support and commitment of staff.

 

"If the legislation is passed by the Legislative Council, TasTAFE will begin as the new, single, public sector provider of vocational education and training in the second half of next year."

 

The implementation plan is available on the Department of Education website: www.education.tas.gov.au