Steve Whan
Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education

MEDIA STATEMENT

New leadership for TAFE NSW

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

TAFE NSW's Managing Director, Stephen Brady, is leaving the role after leading the organisation for the past three years.

Mr Brady was appointed to the role in December 2021, and during his tenure has overseen important reforms in the vocational education and training sector.

Mr Brady was instrumental in leading TAFE NSW through the NSW VET Review, a Minns Labor Government commitment to resorting TAFE to the heart of the VET sector.

With TAFE NSW now entering its final phase of implementing the VET Review, including finalising a new Operating Model and TAFE NSW Charter, it is the right time for new leadership to guide TAFE NSW through this next stage.

The process to appoint a new Managing Director will commence in due course. In the interim, Chloe Read, deputy Secretary, Education and Skills Reform, NSW Department of Education, will act in the role.

Ms Read has served in several senior public service roles. She has extensive experience in the education sector, with over ten years at the NSW Department of Education.

I think Mr Brady for his service and contribution to TAFE NSW over the last three years and with him all the best in his future endeavours.