Director of Indigenous Partnerships and Engagement

2 weeks ago


Lismore City Council, Australia TAFE NSW Full time

About the Role

This key position is responsible for statewide planning, development, and leadership in engagement and stakeholder relations, education, partnerships, and programs to implement TAFE NSW training solutions that address the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners, communities, and social requirements.

It oversees key external stakeholder relationships across regional networks, industry, government agencies, and the university sector to foster collaborative partnerships and initiatives, providing meaningful services to support individuals in reaching their potential and maintaining student engagement in the learning process.

About You

You possess strong leadership skills and have a demonstrated ability to build a cohesive and high-performing team aligning to TAFE NSW's core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence, and a customer-first attitude.

Your ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders will be crucial in driving the success of TAFE NSW's programs and initiatives.

You will have an influential and collaborative approach to establishing and co-designing culturally appropriate ways of working across multi-focused teams and functions to ensure effective engagement and program delivery.

Your profound understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, cultures, and educational needs, combined with your strong connections and insights from living, working, and serving in diverse communities, will be essential.

This position requires confirmation of Aboriginality.

Our Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment

With over 390 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



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