Talent Pool Associate Director, Engagement, Partnerships & Growth

Wollongong - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Associate Director Engagement Partnerships and Growth

Talent Pool Recruitment to fill vacancies as they arise.

Location negotiable within the Illawarra Shoalhaven South East & Tablelands and South Inland Communities

(subject to campus availability)

Package valued at $237724 which includes salary ($210015) per annum plus superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

Thats 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 someones world. Whether thats inspiring students supporting each other or helping our communities and 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 flexible working options.

About the role

This position is responsible for leading developing maintaining and growing relationships with community industry and government stakeholders at a regional and community level to help enhance TAFE NSWs presence and connection and support better learner industry and community outcomes.

The position leads engagement activities to gather insights on regional/community needs to inform decision-making at an organisational level and leads partnership and growth activities to support delivery of high-quality education and training aligned to TAFE NSWs strategic plan and current and emerging industry needs.

Highly desirable: A strong connection to the preferred community demonstrated through personal experience professional contributions or active community involvement.

We are currently looking to build a Talent Pool for any Permanent or Temporary opportunities that may arise over the next 18 months withinthe Illawarra Shoalhaven South East & Tablelands and South Inland Communities.

Map of the Campus locations within these Communities can be found here.

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

Our commitment to Diversity Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity trust respect and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valuedso 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 contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Applications close: Monday 6October 2025 at 11.55pm AEDT

To apply for this role click on apply and provide:

Your current resume
Certified copies of your qualifications to be uploaded as one document
Response to one (1) targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: This role requires you to provide leadership in managing and mentoring high performance teams to enhance customer and stakeholder relationships.

Please describe a time when you led your team through a change initiative designed to drive continual improvements in stakeholder management practices. How did you approach the situation engage your team and ensure buy-in from stakeholders

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:Please contact Clinton Debreceny Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Cleveland McGhie Associate Director Engagement Partnership & Growth via email at or0.

For helpful insights into preparing your application TAFE NSWs recruitment process and getting interview ready read through our Application Process.

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 18months 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 within the TAFE NSW Communities listed note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.

Required Experience:

Director

Associate Director Engagement Partnerships and GrowthTalent Pool Recruitment to fill vacancies as they arise.Location negotiable within the Illawarra Shoalhaven South East & Tablelands and South Inland Communities(subject to campus availability)Package valued at $237724 which includes salary ($21001...