Programs Officer

**Programs Officer - Jobs Connect & Alumni**
**TAFE Worker Level 4**
**2 x Full Time positions available**
**Location negotiable (based on campus availability)**

**BE BOLD. BE AMBITIOUS. MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE THE RIGHT ONE**
- Competitive salary package and access to multiple benefits
- Offering work life balance and nation-wide networking opportunities
- 2 x permanent full time opportunities available (location negotiable)

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

TAFE NSW is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of the NSW economy and workforce, offering world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Grow your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and proudly play a meaningful role in delivering quality training to the people of NSW.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The Programs Officer - Jobs Connect & Alumni is responsible for supporting the delivery of a comprehensive Jobs Connect service and Alumni engagement strategy as part of a state-wide network for all students, including the provision of information, guidance, advice and specialised support across multiple channels to prepare students for related employment opportunities.

You have impeccable communication skills, are analytical, organised and a natural problem solver.
You enjoy building trusting relationships, collaborating with your team and taking initiative.

Crucially, you are someone who shares the TAFE NSW Values of Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence and Customer First.

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Certificate IV in a relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
- Experience in planning and facilitating sessions and other activities.
- Knowledge of building and maintaining communities through activities, events and digital channels.
- Willingness and ability to travel as per business requirements.
- Ability to address and meet focus capabilities as stated in the Position Description.

For further information regarding the role please review the Position Description.

**WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE**

This position offers a base salary range of $70,254 - $77,546 p.a plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
You will enjoy a 35-hour working week, access to multiple benefits such as flexible work arrangements, free health checks, fitness passport, employee wellbeing and assistance programs.

**OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING**

TAFE NSW is committed to continuing to provide a safe workplace and have put systems and support in place for all our employees to work and deliver safely and flexibly through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

**OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION**

At TAFE NSW, we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve.

**HOW TO APPLY**
- Your current resume
- A cover letter addressing essential requirements 1 - 3 (maximum one page) and your responses to the two targeted questions below (500 word limit each)

**Targeted Question 1**: Provide an example of an initiative that you have designed and implemented that supported students to increase their employability skills. How did you ensure that the approach supported a diverse student base and how did you determine the success of the initiative?

**Targeted Question 2**: A key focus of this role is ensuring that students are well equipped to gain successful employment outcomes across a range of industries. How do you ensure you keep up to date with changes in recruitment practices across different industries? Describe an example of how you have incorporated your knowledge of industry changes to refine your approach to job support.

**CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 8th November at 11.59pm**

The recruitment process will include a range of comparative assessments and role-based skills tests. All interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

**Please note**:
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.
For ongoing positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
For temporary positions, you will require a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.
A talent pool may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently become vacant may be filled via this talent pool.