Careers at TAFE NSW

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Policy Analyst

 Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Full-time temporary opportunity until December 2026

Up to $156,038 annual package includes base salary ($124,547 - $137,476) 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, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

Reporting to the Policy Manager and working as part of a collaborative, high-performing team, the Policy Analyst supports the development of strategic policy and advice that enables key reform initiatives across the VET sector. Your work will contribute to decision-making across TAFE NSW and government stakeholders, helping shape thinking around some of the most significant changes in the sector.

In this role, you’ll contribute to key project activities, analyse data, interpret trends, and conduct research to develop clear, actionable insights that inform policy direction. From drafting briefings and reports to supporting engagement with stakeholders such as NSW Treasury, the NSW Department of Education, and Ministerial offices, your work will help deliver high-quality, evidence-based policy outputs that support large-scale reform.

About You 

You’re a self-starter with a growth mindset – someone who thrives in dynamic environments and takes ownership of your work. You’re curious, analytical, and confident navigating complex policy landscapes.

Ideally, you bring experience working within the NSW Government or a similar public sector environment, and you understand how to collaborate across departments and agencies to support strategic outcomes.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment where their insights and expertise contribute to meaningful change. You’re looking for a role that will stretch you professionally, with the support to grow your skills and take on more responsibility over time.

To find out more about the role, click to view the 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 Lead listed below.

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

Applications close Sunday, 31 August 2025 (11:55pm AEST)

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

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

Targeted Question: How do you ensure you meet deadlines and maintain high-quality outputs in a high-pressure environment? Using a recent workplace example, describe a time you achieved a positive outcome despite a challenging deadline.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Agnes Yi, Policy Manager, at agnes.yi1@tafensw.edu.au.          

General recruitment or adjustment enquiries: contact Kristie Taig, Talent Acquisition Lead, at kristie.taig2@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 3984.

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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