Associate Director, Engagement, Partnerships And

**Associate Director, Engagement, Partnerships and Growth (Aboriginal Targeted)**

**Location negotiable within the relevant TAFE NSW Community (pending campus availability)**

**Permanent full-time opportunities**

**Package valued at $228,555, which includes salary ($202,913) per annum, plus superannuation and annual leave loading**

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

That's 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 someone's world. Whether that's 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 NSW's 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 NSW's 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.

Permanent full-time opportunities located in the following Communities:

- Far West + Central West
- North Coast
- South Inland

Map of the Community locations can be found **here**.

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

**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.

**Applications close: Thursday 5 December at 11.55pm AEDT**
- Your current resume

**Targeted Question**:Please outline your senior leadership style and a time when you had to lead a significant change within your organisation? How did you approach the situation, engage your team, and ensure buy-in from stakeholders?

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

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.