Overview Talent Pool - Associate Director, Engagement, Partnerships & Growth role at TAFE NSW – Talent Pool Recruitment to fill vacancies as they arise. Location is negotiable within the Illawarra Shoalhaven, South East & Tablelands and South Inland Communities (subject to campus availability). The package is valued at $237,724 per annum, including salary ($210,015) plus superannuation and annual leave loading. 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 connections, and to support better learner, industry and community outcomes. The role 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. Responsibilities Lead, develop, maintain and grow relationships with community, industry and government stakeholders at regional and community levels. Lead engagement activities to gather regional/community insights to inform organisational decision-making. Lead partnership and growth activities to support delivery of high-quality education and training aligned to strategic plans and industry needs. Support learner, industry and community outcomes through effective engagement and collaboration. Qualifications and preferences Highly desirable: a strong connection to the preferred community, demonstrated through personal experience, professional contributions, or active community involvement. Location and tenure We are building a Talent Pool for permanent or temporary opportunities that may arise over the next 18 months within the Illawarra Shoalhaven, South East & Tablelands and South Inland Communities. How to apply To apply for this role, click on 'apply’ and provide: Your current resume Certified copies of your qualifications to be uploaded as one document Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words) Targeted Question: This role requires you to provide leadership in managing and mentoring high-performance teams to enhance customer and stakeholder relationships. Please describe a time when you led your team through a change initiative designed to drive continual improvements in stakeholder management practices. How did you approach the situation, engage your team, and ensure buy-in from stakeholders? Enquiries General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at Clinton.debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Cleveland McGhie, Associate Director Engagement Partnership & Growth, via email at cleveland.mcghie3@tafensw.edu.au or 0473653894. Additional information Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Other Job function: Management Industries: Technical and Vocational Training Applications close: Monday 6 October 2025 at 11.55pm AEDT J-18808-Ljbffr
