Careers at TAFE NSW

Team Leader Aboriginal Student Support (Identified)

Central West and Far West (location negotiable subject to campus availability)

Temporary Full-time to June 2026

Total Remuneration Package: $110,972 - $119,506. Package includes base salary of $97,771 - $105,290 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, a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

The Team Leader of the Aboriginal Student Support Team at TAFE NSW plays a vital role in supporting students and Aboriginal Student Support Officers within the Central West and Far West community groups. 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 and Student Support team in a leadership role on a Permanent, full-time basis, based in any one of our campuses servicing the Central West and Far West community groups, with travel to other TAFE NSW campuses required.

About You

You will have strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience in leading a dynamic Aboriginal team across a large geographical footprint, as well as, building relationships with students and other stakeholders. 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. Demonstrated skills in providing high level administrative support using software tools such as the Office 365 suite. 

To succeed in this role, you will have: 

• Aboriginality (Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977). Candidates selected for an interview must provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation at or before interview.  
• Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Class C driver’s licence with the capacity to travel for TAFE NSW business purposes as required.

Highly Regarded:

• Experience working and leading within Aboriginal Student Support Teams.

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 11.55pm AEDT Monday 26 January 2026

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
• Confirmation of Aboriginality
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: Demonstrate your experience in leading and managing a disperse team, provide an example of how you create a culture of accountability and success within the team.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Rachael Honeysett - Talent Acquisition Advisor via rachael.honeysett4@tafensw.edu.au or 02 79213369.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Jodi Ritchie - Senior Manager Aboriginal Engagement and Student Support via jodi.ritchie@tafensw.edu.au

Aboriginal Candidate support: our friendly Aboriginal Employment Team is here to help. Contact us via our Advocate Services for any questions or support regarding our Confirmation of Aboriginality process, application or resume support and interview preparation at aboriginalemploymentadvocate@tafensw.edu.au

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 at or before interview.

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 Central West and Far West community groups 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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