About the role
The Team Leader of the Aboriginal Engagement Team at TAFE NSW plays a vital role in supporting students and Aboriginal Student Support Officers within the North Region, while building effective stakeholder relationships. You will also support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in achieving positive outcomes of success.
This will be a rewarding opportunity where you can join our Aboriginal Engagement Team in a leadership role and make a real difference in the lives of students and your communities
About You
You will have strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience in leading a dynamic Aboriginal team across a large geographical footprint, as well as, building relationships with students and other stakeholders. Bringing your experience and influencing skills you will share your knowledge, consult and collaborate on cultural appropriate strategies. Being resilient and flexible you are comfortable with constructively managing conflict, mediating and you manage issues with sensitivity and confidentiality. You have demonstrated ability in using Office 365 and a strong background in administration (highly desirable within the education sector).
Crucially, you are someone who shares the TAFE NSW Values of Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence and Customer First.
Essential Requirements
* Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
* Aboriginality (Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977). Candidate should present proof of Aboriginality as part of their application.
Desirable Requirement
* Driver license.
Our Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment
With over 350 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 Sunday 18th February
* Your current resume
* Certified copies of your qualifications
* Address Targeted question when prompted in application
* Confirmation of Aboriginality
Targeted Question
* Demonstrate your experience in leading and managing a disperse team, provide an example of how you create a culture of accountability and success within the team (300 words).
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.
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 with their application.
For ongoing positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
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.
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