Identified - Director Aboriginal Engagement and Student Support Permanent full-time opportunity Location negotiable across NSW (pending TAFE NSW campus availability) Total Remuneration Package $203,286 to $227,389 pa 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.
TAFE NSW plays a vital role in providing vocational education in rural and regional NSW, and job training pathways for the most vulnerable in the community and helping our 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 a variety of flexible working options.
About the Role This crucial role involves state-wide planning, development, and leadership in engagement and stakeholder relations, education, partnerships, and programs to implement TAFE NSW training solutions that address the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners, communities, and social requirements.
Additionally, it oversees key external stakeholder relationships across regional networks, industry, government agencies, and the university sector to foster collaborative partnerships and initiatives, providing meaningful services to support individuals in reaching their potential and maintaining student engagement in the learning process.
About You You possess strong leadership skills and have a demonstrated ability to build a cohesive and high-performing team aligning to TAFE NSW's core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, and a customer-first attitude.
Your ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders will be crucial in driving the success of TAFE NSW's programs and initiatives.
You will have an influential and collaborative approach to establishing and co-designing culturally appropriate ways of working across multi-focused teams and functions to ensure effective engagement and program delivery.
Your profound understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, cultures, and educational needs, combined with your strong connections and insights from living, working, and serving in diverse communities, will be essential.
This position requires confirmation of Aboriginality.
To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.
Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment With over 390 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 Tuesday 5th November 2024 To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
Your current resume (PDF) A cover letter outlining how your capabilities, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role (1 page max) Confirmation of Aboriginality General recruitment and adjustment enquiries : contact Talent Acquisition Lead, Sue-Ellen Brown, or
Role-specific enquiries: contact Alison McGaffin, Executive Director Regional & Communication Engagement,
Aboriginal Candidate support: contact Paul Brant, Manager Aboriginal Employment, or for confidential support regarding this role or 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.
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 become 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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