Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Executive Officer

Location negotiable across TAFE NSW (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Full-time

$185,836 salary package - includes base salary ($163,687 per annum), plus 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, a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

As the Executive Officer to the Chief Student and Community Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Office of the Chief. This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a high-performing team that leads strategic initiatives across the Student Support and Community Group (SSCG).

In this dynamic role, you’ll provide high-level executive, secretariat, and project support services, including preparing and managing complex communications, briefings, and reports. You’ll act as a trusted advisor and key liaison, managing sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and sound judgement. Your ability to anticipate needs, resolve issues, and influence stakeholders will be critical to supporting the Chief and the SSCG Senior Leadership Team.

You’ll also lead or contribute to strategic and operational projects, monitor progress against plans, and provide high-level advice to inform decision-making. With a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll help optimise administrative systems and practices to support quality outcomes across the Group.

About You 

You are a highly organised professional with demonstrated experience in governance, executive support, or related high-level roles within complex or education environments. Your exceptional communication skills, sound judgement, and ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters position you as a trusted advisor and key liaison across diverse stakeholder groups.

You bring a disciplined approach to administration, with a strong track record of managing competing priorities, preparing high-quality written communications, and supporting strategic decision-making. Your proactive mindset, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment will be critical to your success in this role.

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.

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

Applications close on 19 November 2025 at 11.55pm AEDT

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

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

Targeted Question: Describe a time you were responsible for delivering a high-level report or briefing to senior leadership. How did you apply your judgment, analysis, and problem-solving to ensure quality and timely delivery?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Ashar Siddiqui, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email ashar.siddiqui1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 2741.   

Role-specific enquiries: contact Stuart Wilkinson, Group Integration Manager via email stuart.wilkinson7@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79211649.

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.

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. 

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