Careers at TAFE NSW

Aboriginal Project Coordinator (Identified)

Location Negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Full-time

Package Range: $128,069 - $137,919. Package includes salary ($112,834 - $121,512) employer's superannuation and annual leave loading.

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

That’s 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.

About the role

We’re seeking an Aboriginal Project Coordinator to drive impactful Aboriginal education and engagement projects across TAFE NSW. In this Aboriginal-identified role, you’ll support the delivery of strategic initiatives such as the TAFE NSW Reconciliation Action Plan by coordinating meaningful projects that contribute to improved outcomes for Aboriginal students. You’ll work closely with internal teams, Aboriginal communities, and external partners to identify opportunities, manage progress, and ensure cultural integrity in all project work.

About You 

You are a proud Aboriginal person with a deep understanding of Aboriginal cultures and communities. You bring proven experience in project coordination, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement, along with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences. With a relevant qualification or equivalent experience, you’re skilled at translating ideas into action and navigating complex environments to get results. Your cultural insight, organisational strengths, and commitment to inclusive practices make you a trusted collaborator and a strong advocate for Aboriginal education. A valid Working with Children Check and driver’s licence are required.

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 of 1977).  Candidates selected for an interview must provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation at or before interview.  
• Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Proven ability to engage with Aboriginal organisations, communities and individuals to foster productive and harmonious working relationships
• Class C driver’s licence with the capacity to travel for TAFE NSW business purposes as required.

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

Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment

With over 350 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership group possessing over 240 years of expertise in the VET sector, 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 Reconciliation Action Plan, and our Aboriginal Employment Strategy and are continually improving our services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

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

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Tuesday 5th August 2025

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
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: This role requires you to tailor communication for diverse audiences, including Aboriginal stakeholders, internal teams, and external stakeholders. Can you share an example of a time you adjusted your communication style to ensure your message was clearly understood across different groups?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Rachael Honeysett - Talent Acquisition Advisor via rachael.honeysett4@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79213369.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Jarrod Williams, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist via jarrod.williams15@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79212806.

Aboriginal Candidate support: contact our friendly Aboriginal Employment team via our Advocate Services at aboriginalemploymentadvocate@tafensw.edu.au for any questions or support regarding our Confirmation of Aboriginality process.

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 with their application. 

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through 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.

An eligibility list, 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. 

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