TAFE SAJob reference: 640972Location: 5000 - ADELAIDEJob status: Long Term ContractEligibility: Open to EveryoneTerm role until 5 Dec 2025Based at TAFE SA, Adelaide City CampusFull-time and part-time roles available. (FTE negotiable between 0.5 and 1.0)ASO6 salary range, $98,478 - $104,165 p.a. + SuperAbout TAFE SAAwarded the Training Provider of the Year at the 2021, 2022 and 2024 SA Training Awards, TAFE SA ensures all South Australian students have access to quality education and skills training across a number of regional and metropolitan locations.
By working with TAFE SA, you'll have the opportunity to advance your career in a diverse and inclusive organisation, while helping to deliver job-ready skills and meaningful outcomes for students across our state.
About the roleTAFE SA is seeking a passionate and culturally adept First Nations Liaison Officer to join the Centre of Excellence in Early Childhood Education and Care within the Academic Development Division. This pivotal role facilitates engagement with First Nations communities to enhance Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) training and education throughout Australia.
Working closely with the Manager, Engagement and Communications, you will develop and maintain a national stakeholder engagement plan and contribute to innovative training solutions that support First Nations communities.
Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a national stakeholder engagement plan with Aboriginal community members.Coordinate in-person and virtual consultation events, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of feedback.Provide high-quality advice on ECEC issues affecting First Nations Australians and communities.Collaborate with the Centre of Excellence team to develop innovative training solutions.Maintain current knowledge of sector developments to inform activities and improve engagement outcomes.Ensure timely delivery of core responsibilities to meet contract requirements.Key Selection Criteria: Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships.Proven organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.Demonstrated experience in coordinating or facilitating community consultations.Experience in stakeholder engagement roles requiring cultural expertise.Understanding and application of workplace policies related to WHS, equity, diversity, and respectful workplace culture.Highly desirable - Knowledge of the vocational education and training (VET) and higher education sectors.Special ConditionsThe successful applicant is required to demonstrate having a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to being employed. Applicants who do not hold a WWCC will need to apply at Department of Human Services (DHS).
Out of hours work will be required.Intra/interstate travel may be required.Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Development Program.Eligibility to work in Australia.Application InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online.For further information on how to apply for this position, please refer to the attached application guidelines and Role Description.
Your application must address all Key Selection Criteria as listed in the Role Description. Provide examples outlining your skills, experience, and knowledge of each criterion, and how you put them into practice. It is important that you identify skills you may have which are not explicitly specified in the Role Descriptor and yet, in your opinion, would enable you to perform well in the position.
Inclusion and Flexibility StatementAt TAFE SA, we ensure our workplaces are safe, inclusive, supportive and respectful. We do not accept discrimination, harassment, or violence of any kind. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and people living with disability.
TAFE SA offers a range of work options to attract and retain great staff, including part-time. We support employees to manage their work-life balance at all stages of their lives. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
EnquiriesNick HowieDirector, Centre of Excellence – EstablishmentE:
Applications close: 25/12/2024 11:45 PM
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