Workforce Development Advisor - Aboriginal Targeted Position

Workforce Development Advisor - Aboriginal Targeted Position

Location Negotiable (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Full-time

($110,972 - $119,506) salary package - includes base salary ($97,771-$105,290), employer's 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 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 and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

As a Workforce Development Advisor, in the Workforce Culture, Capability & Change branch, you will provide hands-on support for the coordination and delivery of workforce development programs that build employee capability and engagement. Working closely with internal teams, you’ll assist in developing learning materials, facilitating workshops, maintaining records, and contributing to reporting and analysis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, has strong attention to detail, and is passionate about supporting initiatives that improve the employee experience and contribute to organisational success.

About You 

You have demonstrated experience coordinating administrative or operational support activities in a professional environment. You have a strong track record of delivering high-quality service and trusted advice to customers and stakeholders, always aiming to exceed expectations. A qualification (Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree) in a relevant discipline, or comparable skills, knowledge, and experience, will also support your success in this role.

To find out more about the role, click to view the  Role Description.

Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment

With over 300 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 Sunday 2 November 2025

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

• Your current resume (PDF)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (if applicable, upload as one PDF file)
• A cover letter outlining how your capabilities, knowledge and experience meet the essential requirements of the role (1 page, PDF)
• Response to one (1) targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)
• Confirmation of Aboriginality

Targeted Question: Provide an example of how you contributed to the development or facilitation of workshop tools or learning materials. What platforms or formats did you use, and how did you ensure they were engaging and aligned with workforce development goals?

At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, 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 let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Paula Zacharakis Petsis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, paula.zacharakis@tafensw.edu.au, 02 7921 6383.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Manager Performance, Standards and Rewards, Rebecca Nakhle Rebecca.Nakhle4@tafensw.edu.au or 0427 581 408.

Aboriginal Candidate support: contact our friendly Aboriginal Employment Advocate via aboriginalemploymentadvocate@tafensw.edu.au for any questions or support regarding our Confirmation of Aboriginality process.

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.

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 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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