MANAGER CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Full-time, long-term contract until 6 November 2026

ASO8 salary range $121,107 - $125,679 p.a. + super

Based at TAFE SA Port Augusta and Port Pirie Campuses

About TAFE SA
Awarded the Training Provider of the Year at the 2021, 2022 and 2024 SA Training Awards, TAFE SA ensures all South Australian students have access to quality education and skills training across a number of regional and metropolitan locations.

By working with TAFE SA, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your career in a diverse and inclusive organisation, while helping to deliver job-ready skills and meaningful outcomes for students across our state.

About the role

The Manager, Campus and Community Engagement will be a proactive representative for the campuses and at local events that promote TAFE SA, our reputation, and VET delivery to strengthen our contribution to the regions. Providing leadership to campus staff, the Manager, Campus & Community Engagement will support local staff in the provision of local student training and support services. This role will deliver a strategic contribution to the Regional Skills Advisory Committee that both influences continued improvement aligned to the TAFE SA regional, strategic objectives, and will be the point of contact for consulting with local schools, employers, and industry groups.

As the “face of the campus” the role will provide business intelligence to the Manager, Education Partnerships for the regions, on current and future training needs for the regions. We are looking for someone with:

- Proven and successful experience in establishing effective networks, alliances, and operational relationships with key external stakeholders, to uphold organisational reputation.
- Advanced interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to influence, consult and liaise collaboratively with a range of key stakeholders.
- Strong ability to plan and organise diverse projects and teams that meet desired objectives, establish the correct priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated experience of working in a large multi-disciplined organisation and detailed understanding and knowledge of systems and processes.

Special Conditions
The successful applicant is required to demonstrate having a valid DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to being employed. Applicants who do not hold a WWCC will need to apply at Department of Human Services (DHS).

- Some out of hours work will be required.
- Current and valid Australian Drivers Licence.
- Some intra/interstate travel and overnight absences may be required.
- Incumbent will be required to participate in the department’s Performance Development Program.
- Eligibility to work in Australia.

Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online. For further information on how to apply for this position, please refer to the application guidelines and Role Descriptor.

Your application must address all Key Selection Criteria as listed in the Role Description. Provide examples outlining your skills, experience, and knowledge of each criterion, and how you put them into practice.

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement
At TAFE SA, we ensure our workplaces are safe, inclusive, supportive and respectful. We do not accept discrimination, harassment, or violence of any kind. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and people living with disability.

TAFE SA offers a range of work options to attract and retain great staff, including part-time. We support employees to manage their work-life balance at all stages of their lives. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Enquiries
Kristen Nyholt, Director, Education Partnerships, can be contacted via email at kristen.nyholt@tafesa.edu.au

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