Careers at TAFE NSW

Identified - Team Leader Aboriginal Student Support

TAFE NSW Digital - Strathfield campus (Location negotiable)

$103,133 package includes salary ($91,272 - $98,291), 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

The Team Leader of the Aboriginal Engagement Team at TAFE Digital plays a vital role in supporting students and Aboriginal Student Support Officers within in the Sydney Region. You will support students in achieving positive outcomes of success for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students while building effective stakeholder relationships. 

We have this rewarding opportunity where you can make a real difference in the lives of students and your communities. Join our Aboriginal Engagement team in a leadership role on a Permanent, full-time basis, located at our Strathfield Campus. 

About You 

You will have strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience in building relationships with students and other stakeholders, as well as, guiding and supporting a team of Aboriginal Student Support Officers. Bringing your experience and influencing skills you will share your knowledge, consult and collaborate on cultural appropriate strategies. Being resilient and flexible you are comfortable with constructively managing conflict, mediating and you manage issues with sensitivity and confidentiality. You have demonstrated ability in using Office 365 and a strong background in administration (highly desirable within the education sector). 

Crucially, you are someone who shares the TAFE NSW Values of Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence and Customer First. 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.

2. Aboriginality (Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977). Candidate should present proof of Aboriginality as part of their application.

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 close Sunday 5th May at 11.55pm 

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

• Your current resume
• Certified copies of your qualifications
• Address 1 Targeted Question when prompted in the application
• Confirmation of Aboriginality

Targeted Question

1. Can you provide an example of how you have supported a disperse team, include examples of how you kept them accountable and motivated? (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 

Role-specific enquiries: contact Senior Manager Aboriginal Education and Engagement, Natalie Wilcock, via email natalie.wilcock4@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. 

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.