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Aboriginal Employment Advocate (Aboriginal Identified)

Location Negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Full-time opportunity

$126,168 – $132,556 salary package – includes base salary ($111,159 – $116,787), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

A Talent Pool will also be established from this recruitment for future temporary and permanent opportunities

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That is why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to shape someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

A day in the life of an Aboriginal Employment Advocate

Our team mantra is People, Purpose, Passion – this is more than words; it is the way we work and operate as a team.

As an Aboriginal Employment Advocate, you will play an important role in supporting Aboriginal employment, inclusion and career development across TAFE NSW.

Working closely with the Manager of Aboriginal Employment, Aboriginal Employment Specialists, Talent Acquisition and teams across TAFE NSW, you will help deliver initiatives that strengthen the attraction, engagement, employment and retention of Aboriginal people.

This is a hands-on and relationship-focused role where you will support Aboriginal employees throughout their employment journey, including career development, induction, mentoring and development opportunities. You will also contribute to employment programs, projects and initiatives that create pathways into TAFE NSW and strengthen Aboriginal representation across our workforce.

You will build strong relationships across TAFE NSW and with Aboriginal communities and organisations, helping connect people, opportunities and initiatives to create meaningful and sustainable employment outcomes.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about Aboriginal employment and creating positive employment experiences and opportunities for Aboriginal people.

You will be someone who enjoys building genuine relationships, working collaboratively and turning ideas and initiatives into practical outcomes.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Aboriginality – Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Candidates selected for interview must provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation at or before interview.
• An understanding of human resources and workforce strategies that support sustainable employment and improve employment outcomes for Aboriginal people.
• The ability to build strong and respectful relationships with Aboriginal organisations, communities and individuals, as well as a diverse range of internal stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide practical support and advice.
• The ability to coordinate and contribute to projects, programs and initiatives and keep work progressing across multiple priorities.
• A genuine interest in supporting Aboriginal employees with career development, employment pathways and opportunities.

These requirements reflect the role’s essential focus on HR/workforce strategies, Aboriginal employment outcomes and productive relationships with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders.

To find out more about the role, click to view the  Role Description

Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment

With over 450 Aboriginal staff, representing over 3% of TAFE NSW total staffing and a vibrant Aboriginal Staff Network, we are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued.

At TAFE NSW, you will have a sense of belonging and the opportunity to share your skills, stories, and passions and represent your communities and culture. 

We are proud of our Aboriginal Employment Strategy and the results we have achieved over the last 5 years. We are continually improving our services to support Aboriginal staff in their career journey.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Monday 5th October 2026

To apply for this role, click on ‘apply now’ and provide:

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
• Confirmation of Aboriginality (must be supplied as part of the application process). Please contact us if there are any issues relating to obtaining a Confirmation of Aboriginality.
• Response to the targeted question when prompted in the application process

Targeted Question: Tell us about a time you supported or advocated for an Aboriginal person to achieve a positive employment or career outcome. How did you understand what support was needed, and what did you do to help achieve a positive outcome?

At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Lead, Renae Lindner via email renae.lindner5@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: contact name Manager of Aboriginal Employment, Paul Brant via email paul.brant2@tafensw.edu.au

Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation at or before interview.

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.