Careers at TAFE NSW

Executive Assistant

A career of life-changing impact starts here! Drive executive success by orchestrating schedules, streamlining admin, and delivering precise, confidential support for strategic decisions.

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  • Administration and Office Support
  • Executive Support and Secretarial
  • Permanent Full Time
  • Closing at: Sep 28 2025 - 23:55 AEST
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TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Executive Assistant

State-wide Opportunity (subject to campus availability)

Full-time, Permanent

Base Salary of $94,923 - $102,223 p.a. plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

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

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.

About the role

As an Executive Assistant, you will deliver high-level, confidential support to senior leaders, managing diaries, travel, events, and essential administrative processes. You will prepare briefing notes, presentations, and correspondence for executives, ministers, and stakeholders, ensuring precision, professionalism, and timeliness. Your work will be pivotal in keeping the executive office running seamlessly and enabling strategic decision-making.

About You 

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in supporting senior leaders and driving efficient executive operations. If you meet the following criteria, we want to hear from you:

  • Qualified & Skilled: Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • Executive Support: Proven experience providing high-level administrative support to senior leaders.
  • Business Communication: Strong ability to create and present reports, briefings, presentations, and correspondence with clarity and professionalism.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Experienced in building relationships with internal teams, external partners, and community members to drive business outcomes.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Download File 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 Sunday 28 September 2025

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

  • Your current resume

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Braidie Stride at braidie.stride1@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: contact Group Integration Manager, Bryan Giesler at bryan.giesler@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.

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. 

Considering a move to Regional NSW? The Welcome Experience is a free service providing tailored support to ensure a smooth transition. From connecting you with the local community and essential services to helping you navigate employment and lifestyle opportunities. Discover the benefits of regional living –  explore The Welcome Experience and register today!

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