Full job description
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.


1 x Ongoing Full Time opportunity
Our team is located in Tamworth
Salary ranges from $106,025 to $117,363 plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
About the role
Supports the delivery of integrated support services for apprentices, trainees and their employers, fosters engagement with stakeholders and promotes and markets vocational education training and employment programs and services across the regional area.

Engage with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, to inform of opportunities provided by TSNSW, including Aboriginal Programs and local training and employment opportunities.

For further information please click here to view the role description.


About you
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of apprentices, trainees, and their employers, and have the skills and experience outlined below, we encourage you to apply.

Have ongoing dedication to ensure that programs and services meet the needs of Vocational Education and Training stakeholders.
The ability to effectively provide dependable support to VET stakeholders in a challenging and changing environment.
The ability to easily develop positive working relationships with all stakeholders to support the implementation of a contemporary commissioning approach.
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

This position is targeted to the employment of an Aboriginal person and is authorised by the Department's EEO Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. When applying for an Aboriginal identified position, applicants must provide confirmation of Aboriginality and a certified statutory declaration upon interview as defined in the Confirmation of Aboriginality Guidelines
A Working with Children Check is an essential requirement for this role. The role has been identified as requiring a check in keeping with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
Current drivers licence and a willingness to travel
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits

35 hour working week
Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and answer the 2 pre-screening questions:

How have you enabled a team made up of people from different work areas, to discuss issues and develop solutions? What did you do and what was the result? (400 words maximum)
Can you describe a situation where you have had to make a decision that involved a high degree of risk? How did it turn out? (400 words maximum)

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.


Information Session
On Tuesday, 3rd September 2024 at 3pm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Programs (ATSIRP) will host an online Yarn Up (information session) about this role. The session will provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including applying for the position and interview to build confidence in your application.

To register your interest, please fill out the registration form here. We will be in touch with further details and the meeting link. Alternatively, you may email the ATSIRP team at [email protected] with subject line "Yarn Up" noting the job reference number.


Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.


This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date 09 September 2024 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Bronwyn Cocking, Regional Manager, on 0417 276 004 or via email on [email protected] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Krystal Bourke via email on [email protected].


We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.


A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

 
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