TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Manager Disability Employment and Accessibility - Disability Targeted
Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)
Temporary Full Time until 7 May 2027
$205,590 salary package - includes base salary ($181,324), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
TAFE NSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. People with disability and/or have lived experience of disability are encouraged to apply for this targeted role, with greater consideration given to eligible applicants to help improve access to meaningful employment and career development opportunities.
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 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, opportunity to join staff networks, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with flexible working options.
About the role
As the Manager Disability Employment and Accessibility, you will be responsible for leading a specialist team to improve employment outcomes and accessibility across TAFE NSW for people with disability and neurodivergent employees, by developing and implementing strategies that support attraction, hiring, retention and ongoing success throughout their employment at TAFE NSW.
You will partner with stakeholders across the organisation to build capability in disability employment and inclusion, influencing practice through expert advice and practical resources. You will lead delivery of workplace adjustment services ensuring processes are human-centred and effective throughout the employment lifecycle. You will have a genuine commitment to inclusive leadership, creating a culture of belonging, and ensuring safe, respectful, and equitable experiences for all people.
About you
You have demonstrated experience developing and implementing disability employment and workplace strategies within a large organisation. Your strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policy frameworks and the social model of disability will contribute to your success in this role.
Partnering with key stakeholders across the organisation, you will work closely with senior leaders and managers to build capability, influence decision-making, and embed best practice through expert advice. You will have demonstrated experience and knowledge in leading the continuous improvement of organisational content, workplace processes, and ways of working, embedding accessibility and inclusion principles to proactively identify and remove barriers for people with disability.
You will be passionate about developing a high-performing team, aligned to the core values of integrity, collaboration, excellence and a customer first attitude through effective leadership and support.
To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. We are also committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience and to supporting you with any adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process and in your role. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
- Your current resume
- Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file).
- A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)
Targeted Question: Tell us about a time when you worked across multiple teams or functions to develop and implement disability employment or inclusion initiatives in a complex organisation. How did you navigate differing roles, responsibilities or areas of overlap, and what actions did you take to collaborate effectively, establish clarity, alignment and a shared outcome?
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm AEST Wednesday 24 June 2026
Additional information: This role is targeted to people with disability and/or people who have lived experience of disability. If you progress through the recruitment process, we will work with you to confidentially confirm your eligibility. This involves providing documentation as evidence of disability prior to an offer being made. All information will be handled sensitively and in line with privacy requirements.
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Paula Zacharakis Petsis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at [email protected] or phone 02 7921 6383.
Role-specific enquiries: Stacy Treglown, Manager Workforce Alignment, via email at [email protected] or phone 02 7921 3003.
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. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.
To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a 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 used to fill future vacancies.
Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.
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