Careers at TAFE NSW

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Administration Officer

Coffs Harbour Education Centre

Temporary Full-time, up to 18th September 2026

$74,816.80 package includes salary $66,212.00 employer's contribution to 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 transform 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 and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

The Administration Officer – CHEC (Coffs Harbour Education Campus) is responsible for performing a range of administrative, clerical, financial and customer service activities to support the team and the efficient and effective operations of the CHEC corporate function and learning site. You will work with a small team in Facilities Management at this shared site, which is comprised of TAFE NSW, Southern Cross University & Coffs Harbour Senior College (Dept of Education).

About You 

You will have experience providing administrative support and customer services, working with a range of software applications as well as administrative and financial corporate data systems, including word processing, databases, electronic file management systems and presentations. 

You will be customer focused and have excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to assist with administrative, customer service and other team activities through the use of a range of communication channels such as face-to-face, phone, email, internet and other electronic media. You will be able to juggle tasks with numerous stakeholders and competing priorities with a calm and friendly approach.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.

Highly regarded:

• Knowledge of computerised maintenance management system
• Knowledge of SAP and procurement management system

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

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, 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 contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

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

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Monday 14th July 2025

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (Upload as one PDF)
• Response to the two targeted questions when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question 1: Communication and active listening are key to ensuring that we are best able to assist those around us. How do you ensure that you understand the needs of stakeholders? Please provide an example. (300 word limit)

Targeted Question 2: How do you balance meeting the diverse needs of your team, internal and external customers, while adhering to standards and deadlines? Could you provide an example where you successfully managed a situation with varied priorities? 

Targeted Question 2: How do you balance meeting the diverse needs of your team, internal and external customers, while adhering to standards and deadlines? Could you provide an example where you successfully managed a situation with varied priorities? (300 word limit)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Kayla Smith, kayla.smith64@tafensw.edu.au.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Karli Anshaw, Facilities Coordinator, karli.anshaw3@tafensw.edu.au.

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.