TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact
Aboriginal Employment Specialist (Aboriginal Identified)
Location Negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)
Permanent Full-time
$145,605 - $160,719 salary package - includes base salary ($128,284 - $141,600), plus employer's contribution to 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 shape someone’s world. Whether that’s 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, and depending on your role, a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
A day in the life of an Aboriginal Employment Specialist
Our team mantra is People, Purpose, Passion. This is more than words, it is the way we work and operate as a team. Reporting to the Manager of Aboriginal Employment, you will play a key role in driving TAFE NSW's Aboriginal Employment Strategy and supporting the delivery of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
Working across the People Group, you will partner with leaders, People & Culture teams, Talent Acquisition, and stakeholders across TAFE NSW to develop and implement workforce initiatives that increase the attraction, employment, retention, and career development of Aboriginal people.
You will provide expert advice on Aboriginal employment matters, lead strategic projects and initiatives, build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities and organisations, and support Aboriginal employees throughout their employment journey. Every day is an opportunity to influence positive change and create a more culturally safe, inclusive, and representative workforce across TAFE NSW.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across the broader People and Culture team, including partnering closely with our Talent Acquisition team. Ideally you will have previously worked in a role related to managing and/or supporting an Aboriginal Employment Strategy.
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.
- Experience supporting Aboriginal employment initiatives and workforce strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities and a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence positive employment outcomes.
- Experience in Recruitment based activities to support Identified and targeted roles
To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description
Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment
With over 450 Aboriginal staff, representing over 3% of TAFE NSW total staffing and a vibrant Aboriginal Staff Network, 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 Aboriginal Employment Strategy and the results we have achieved over the last 5 years. We are continually improving our services to support Aboriginal staff in their career journey.
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm AEST Friday 7th August 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 (must be supplied as part of the application process). Please contact us if there are any issues relating to obtaining a Confirmation of Aboriginality.
- Response to the targeted question when prompted in the application process
Targeted Question - TAFE NSW has recently achieved more than 3% Aboriginal employment. If you were successful in joining TAFE NSW, what approach would you take to support our goal of increasing Aboriginal employment to 3.5% and beyond? (300 words max.)
At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Lead, Renae Lindner via email [email protected]
Role-specific enquiries: contact name Manager of Aboriginal Employment, Paul Brant via email [email protected]
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 applicant's 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 support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.
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.
A talent pool, 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.
Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.
