Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Hunter TAFE Foundation Coordinator

Location negotiable across Hunter, Newcastle & Central Coast Regions (subject to campus availability)

Temporary Part Time (28 hours per week) until 11 March 2027

$110,972 - $119,506 salary package - includes base salary ($97,771 - $105,290 per annum) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (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 and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

The Hunter TAFE Foundation Coordinator supports the effective operation and growth of the Foundation through scholarship and award coordination, donor and stakeholder relationships, community engagement activities and communication. The role represents TAFE NSW and the Foundation at events and delivers initiatives that strengthen the organisation’s profile and attract new opportunities. It also oversees governance and compliance processes, maintains accurate records, prepares Board papers, and supports the implementation of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan. With responsibility for event coordination, project support, and day‑to‑day communication management, the role ensures activities are delivered professionally, on time, and in alignment with TAFE NSW values and customer‑focused service. This role includes occasional travel to support events, engagement activities, and stakeholder relationships.

About You 

You are a confident and engaging communicator who builds strong relationships with donors, partners, and internal teams while representing the organisation with professionalism and integrity. Your background includes stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and administrative support, and you thrive in environments where priorities shift and deadlines matter. You are organised, adaptable, and proactive, using sound judgment to manage sensitive information and deliver high‑quality work. Comfortable with technology and collaborative work, you contribute positively to team goals and maintain a strong customer‑focused approach.

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 15 February 2026 at 11.55pm AEDT

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

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

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

Role-specific enquiries: contact Rachel Walters, Senior Manager Student Strategy & Engagement via email at rachel.walters11@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 within Hunter, Newcastle & Central Coast regions. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability in that region at the time of offer.

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