Aboriginal Education & Engagement Coordinator (Identified)

Aboriginal Education & Engagement Coordinator (Identified)

Gamilaroi/Kamilaroi Country Tamworth Campus

Temporary Part-Time (0.6 FTE 21 hours per week)

Package Range: $153733- $157539. Package includes salary ($135445 - $138798) employers 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 shape someones world. Whether thats 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 ongoing training and professional development health and wellbeing programs a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

Based at Tamworth Campus this Temporary PartTime (0.6 FTE 21 hours week equivalent to 3 days) role until March 2028 requires community coverage and travel to theQuirindi and Gunnedah communities. It supports TAFE NSW in delivering culturally appropriate communityinformed initiatives for Aboriginal students and communities. As an Aboriginal identified position the Aboriginal Education and Engagement Coordinator works with internal teams Aboriginal Community Reference Groups local businesses and regional stakeholders to ensure programs are delivered with cultural integrity and authenticity. The role contributes to the Reconciliation Implementation Plan strengthens local engagement pathways to training and employment and supports strategies that build cultural competence across staff and campuses. You will also help remove participation barriers provide localised onsite support monitor program effectiveness and foster a safe inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment.

About You

You are an Aboriginal professional with strong cultural knowledge and established community connections. You communicate effectively build productive relationships and bring resilience integrity and inclusive practice to your work. Organised and proactive you navigate complex stakeholder environments with confidence and are motivated by improving outcomes and learning experiences for Aboriginal students.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Aboriginality (Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977). Candidates selected for an interview must provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation at or before interview.
• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement)
• Appropriate degree or diploma at AQL levels 5-8 or equivalent vocational and or industrial experience.
• Proven ability to engage with Aboriginal organisations communities and individuals to foster productive and harmonious working relationships.

Highly Regarded:

Established relationships with the Quirindi and Gunnedah communities or the ability to develop culturally respectful and meaningful partnerships.

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

Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment

With over 350 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 22 February 2026

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
• Confirmation of Aboriginality
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question: Tell us about a situation where you assessed a community need and achieved a positive outcome for Aboriginal peoples. How did you adapt your communication style for different stakeholders and what was the impact of that approach

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:contact Rachael Honeysett - Talent Acquisition Advisor viaor 02 .

Role-specific enquiries: contact Jodi Ritchie Senior Manager Aboriginal Engagement & Student Support via .

Aboriginal Candidate support:our friendly Aboriginal Employment Team is here to help. Contact us via our Advocate Servicesfor any questions or support regarding our Confirmation of Aboriginality process application or resume support and interview preparation at

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 applicants 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 at or before interview.

For helpful insights into preparing your application TAFE NSWs 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 becomes vacant may be filled via this recruitment.

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