Careers at TAFE NSW

Identified - Aboriginal Education and Engagement Coordinator

Sydney region – Multiple Campus locations

$141,547 package includes salary ($125,832 - $128,946), 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 shape 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 depending on your role, a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We are currently seeking 2 successful candidates to work across our Sydney region campuses. 1 position is permanent, full-time and the other will be work temporary, full-time up until December 2024.

The Aboriginal Education and Engagement Coordinator plays an integral role in collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will be required to travel to multiples campuses across the Sydney region, providing advice and support to ensure local TAFE NSW initiatives, programs, products, and services meet the needs of Aboriginal students, communities and organisations. We have this rewarding opportunity where you can make a real difference for mob.

About You  

We are looking for motivated and passionate individuals who meet the following essential criteria:

• Appropriate degree or diploma and relevant experience.
• Aboriginality (Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977). Applicants are to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality as part of their application.
• Proven ability to engage with Aboriginal organisations, communities, and individuals to foster productive and harmonious working relationships.

Desirable Criteria

• Drivers License.

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

Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment

With over 350 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership group possessing over 240 years of expertise in the VET sector, we are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued.

At TAFE NSW, you will have a sense of belonging and the opportunity to share your skills, stories, and passions and represent your communities and culture. 

We are proud of our Reconciliation Action Plan, and our Aboriginal Employment Strategy and are continually improving our services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

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

Applications Sunday 26th May AEDT 11:55pm

To apply for this role, click on ‘apply’ and provide:

• Your current resume
• Certified copies of your qualifications (uploaded as one PDF)
• Address 1 targeted question when prompted in the application
• Confirmation of Aboriginality

Targeted Question

1.  Please outline your extensive experience providing customised training support to Aboriginal communities and organisations. How did you build relationships and understanding to successfully align training to the community and/organisational needs? (300 words)

At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, 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 let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Shenayd Stewart via email shenayd.stewart9@tafensw.edu.au or phone 0486 031 665.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Belinda Craig, Senior Manager Aboriginal Education and Engagement, Sydney Region via email belinda.craig3@tafensw.edu.au

Aboriginal Candidate support: contact our friendly Aboriginal Employment team via our advocate services at aboriginalemploymentadvocate@tafensw.edu.au for any questions or support regarding our Confirmation of Aboriginality process.

Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation with their application. 

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. 

For ongoing positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. 

For temporary positions, you will require a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia. 

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.