AddressMoruya NSW 2537, Australia NSW Department of Education
Education And/Or Training
Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast
Identified Role – Aboriginal Education & Engagement Coordinator
YUIN (Bega or Moruya)
Be Passionate. Have Purpose. Make your next move the right one
This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person (Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977).
Applicants selected for an interview will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation at interview
- Permanent Full-time
- Grade - Senior Education Officer Role
- Flexible work/life balance
- Located at the Bega or Moruya Campus
Our Vision is to be the leading provider of lifelong learning, meeting with evolving needs of industry and learners in communities across NSW and dedicated to increasing the TAFE NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander workforce.
A day in the life of an Aboriginal Education and Engagement Coordinator
The Aboriginal Education and Engagement Coordinator plays an integral role in collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders, providing advice and support to ensure local TAFE NSW initiatives, programs, products, and services to meet the needs of Aboriginal communities and students. We have this rewarding opportunity where you can make a real difference in the lives of students and your communities. Join our team as an Aboriginal Education and Engagement Coordinator – Identified on a full-time permanent basis, located at the Bega or Moruya Campus.
About TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW is committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment – we already have over 300 staff and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership group who possess over 240 years of expertise in the TAFE Sector.
We are proud of our Reconciliation Action Plan, an Aboriginal Employment Strategy and that TAFE NSW Is a culturally safe place to work, we are continually improving our services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
TAFE NSW is the largest skills and training provider in Australia, and one of the largest I the world. We partner with industry to deliver relevant, high quality, practical training to equip the workforce of tomorrow, and to help grow the NSW economy.
We support and empower thousands of students in hundreds of course across multiple campuses and online. We are one of Australis largest vocational education and training providers.
TAFE NSW offers the best of campus-based delivery as well as flexible, online, and work-based learning. The TAFE NSW values of Customer First, Collaboration, Integrity and Excellence guide our team in strengthening communities, delivering world-class training for our students, and producing job ready graduates for employers., TAFE NSW is committed to its students and customers and the role it plays in changing lives and opening opportunities through learning.
You will be successful in this role if you can demonstrate:
- Appropriate degree or diploma at AQL levels 5-8 or equivalent vocational and or industrial experience.
- Aboriginality (Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977). Applicants to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality as part of their application.
- Proven ability to engage with Aboriginal organisations, communities and individuals to foster productive and harmonious working relationships.
- Ability to address and meet focus capabilities as stated in the Position Description.
To learn more about this position, please review the Position Description and Information Package.
Your application for this role must include:
- An updated resume in PDF format
- A cover letter outlining your interest and how you meet the focus capabilities (highlighted in bold only) detailed in the Position Description (no more than 2 pages)
- Certified copies of your qualifications
- Confirmation of Aboriginality – for advice and support regarding this please contact our friendly Aboriginal Employment Advocates – Alisha Soper 045 614 182 or Jordan Smith 0488 235 *** or email ***************@tafensw.edu.au for a confidential conversation.
Applications close: Sunday 2 October 2022 at 11.59pm
Virtual Yarn Session
Register to attend our yarn to learn more about the role and hear from our deadly team. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and obtain tips and information about the application process.
Date: Wednesday 13 September 2022
Time: 11am – 12pm
Location: Virtually via Microsoft Teams
Register by clicking link – TAFE NSW Recruitment Registration
Job Specific Enquiries: Jason Lonesborough, Senior Manager Aboriginal Education & Engagement via email ***************@tafensw.edu.au or phone 0412 804 ***.
Aboriginal Employment Support: John Jeffrey, Aboriginal Employment Specialist via email **************@tafensw.edu.au
Technical issues: please contact I Work For NSW Support Team on 1800 562 679 (Mon-Fri) or *******@jobs.nsw.gov.au
