Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Education Administration Support 

Location: Shellharbour campus

Temporary Part Time until October 2026 – 21 hours per week

$80,502 – $88,860 salary package - includes base salary ($70,926 - $78,289), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (paid pro-rata)

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, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

This is a temporary part time opportunity based onsite at our Shellharbour Campus within our Nursing faculty, working 21 hours per week across 3 days, the specific working days are flexible and can be agreed upon with the manager.

Supporting the day‑to‑day operation of teaching and learning activities on campus. You’ll work closely with Head Teachers and their team to provide reliable administrative support, helping with class administration, maintaining accurate student and course information in TAFE NSW systems, and coordinating day‑to‑day operational tasks that enable teachers to focus on what they do best.

In this role, you’ll regularly respond to and resolve student enquiries, assist with timetables, resources and general coordination, and liaise with student services, facilities and other support teams as needed. You’ll also help manage information requests, support local activities or events, and contribute to a positive, well‑organised campus experience for both students and staff throughout the semester.

Starting in the Education Administration Support position with TAFE NSW also opens a realm of other opportunities, both within the teaching and education space!

About you 

To succeed in this role, you will be customer-focused with demonstrated experience in the provision of high-quality administrative support and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and complex environment. 

The successful candidate will have: 

1. Certificate III in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience. 
2. Demonstrated experience in the provision of high-quality administrative support and ability to work with a range of complex administrative and corporate systems. 
3. Demonstrated experience in developing systems and processes to support efficient operations. 

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

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

• Your current resume
• A cover letter outlining how your capabilities, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (1- 2 page max.)  

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

Applications close: Sunday 10 May at 11:55pm

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Sarah Aitchison, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at sarah.aitchison4@tafensw.edu.au or call 0435 078 206. 

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Kelly Blackbourn, Head Teacher Health Nursing and Health Services via email at kelly.blackbourn@tafensw.edu.au

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a 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 used to fill future vacancies.

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