Careers at TAFE NSW

Associate Director, Engagement, Partnerships and Growth

Talent Pool Recruitment to fill vacancies as they arise.

Location negotiable within the Illawarra Shoalhaven, South East & Tablelands and South Inland Communities 

(subject to campus availability)

Package valued at $237,724 which includes salary ($210,015) per annum, plus 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 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 flexible working options.

About the role

This position is responsible for leading, developing, maintaining and growing relationships with community, industry and government stakeholders at a regional and community level to help enhance TAFE NSW's presence and connection and support better learner, industry and community outcomes.

The position leads engagement activities to gather insights on regional/community needs to inform decision-making at an organisational level and leads partnership and growth activities to support delivery of high-quality education and training aligned to TAFE NSW's strategic plan and current and emerging industry needs.

Highly desirable: A strong connection to the preferred community, demonstrated through personal experience, professional contributions, or active community involvement.

We are currently looking to build a Talent Pool for any Permanent or Temporary opportunities that may arise over the next 18 months within the Illawarra Shoalhaven, South East & Tablelands and South Inland Communities.

Map of the Campus locations within these Communities can be found here.

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.

Applications close: Monday 6 October 2025 at 11.55pm AEDT

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

• Your current resume
• Certified copies of your qualifications to be uploaded as one document
• Response to one (1) targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: This role requires you to provide leadership in managing and mentoring high performance teams to enhance customer and stakeholder relationships.

• Please describe a time when you led your team through a change initiative designed to drive continual improvements in stakeholder management practices. How did you approach the situation, engage your team, and ensure buy-in from stakeholders?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at Clinton.debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Cleveland McGhie, Associate Director Engagement Partnership & Growth, via email at cleveland.mcghie3@tafensw.edu.au or 0473653894.

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process.

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 within the TAFE NSW Communities listed above. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.