About TAFE SA 

Awarded the Training Provider of the Year at the 2021, 2022 and 2024 SA Training Awards, TAFE SA ensures all South Australian students have access to quality education and skills training across a number of regional and metropolitan locations. 

By working with TAFE SA, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your career in a diverse and inclusive organisation, while helping to deliver job-ready skills and meaningful outcomes for students across our state.  

About the role 

TAFE SA’s Aboriginal Access Centre (AAC) is seeking a dedicated Training Support Officer to support Aboriginal students on their learning journey. This role is crucial in providing vocational and educational counselling, case management, and guidance to help students transition into mainstream TAFE SA courses.  

As the first point of contact for potential students and community groups, you will: 

• Provide counselling and career guidance to Aboriginal students. 

• Support students in their enrolment and study management. 

• Promote vocational education and career pathways. 

• Advocate for students in educational and personal matters. 

• Build relationships with Aboriginal communities and key stakeholders. 

The successful candidate will have:  

• Experience working with Aboriginal communities and providing vocational guidance. 

• Strong mediation, negotiation, and advocacy skills. 

• Knowledge of vocational education, training programs, and career pathways. 

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders. 

For more information about the position, please refer to the Role Description.  

Special Conditions 

The successful applicant is required to demonstrate having a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to being employed. Applicants who do not hold a WWCC will need to apply at Department of Human Services (DHS).  

• Out of hours work may be required 

• Some intra/interstate travel and overnight absences may be required. 

• Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Development Program.  

• Eligibility to work in Australia. 

Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions. 

Application Instructions 

All applications must be submitted online. 
For further information on how to apply for this position, please refer to the attached application guidelines and Role Descriptor. 

Your application must address all Key Selection Criteria as listed in the Role Description. Provide examples outlining your skills, experience, and knowledge of each criterion, and how you put them into practice. It is important that you identify skills you may have which are not explicitly specified in the Role Descriptor and yet, in your opinion, would enable you to perform well in the position.   

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement 

At TAFE SA, we ensure our workplaces are safe, inclusive, supportive and respectful.  We do not accept discrimination, harassment, or violence of any kind.  As an Equal Opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and people living with disability. 

TAFE SA offers a range of work options to attract and retain great staff, including part-time. We support employees to manage their work-life balance at all stages of their lives. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. 

About PIRSA

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency in the government of South Australia.

Their aim is to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and the liveability of regional communities.

In collaboration with Aboriginal people, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) aims to build tangible, enduring change and equity for Aboriginal people and communities in South Australia.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Aboriginal Engagement Officer to support the execution of PIRSA's diversity strategy and initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) (at innovate stage) and our Closing the Gap programs. This is a 3 year contract term role.

In this role you will work with the General Manager of Aboriginal Engagement in the First Nations Delivery Unit to enhance the participation of Aboriginal Peoples in Primary Industries, Food and Wine sectors in South Australia so that the lives of Aboriginal people in South Australia can improve in cultural, social and economic aspects.

In this role, you will focus on the development of reconciliation and community engagement across the organisation to ensure we are collaborating effectively with local Aboriginal communities and maintaining strong relationships with Traditional Owners and stakeholders in South Australia.

Key areas of responsibility include:

· Developing and implementing programs relating to Aboriginal engagement

· Contributing to the development and reporting of the RAP and Closing the Gap strategies and their implementation

· Advising on the development and implementation of PIRSA Aboriginal policies

· Fostering strong working relationships to encourage and increase Aboriginal engagement

· Establishing good relationships with Aboriginal stakeholders, organisations, institutions, and communities

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a proven track record in project support and management, including good writing and reporting skills. We are also looking for a high level of understanding and awareness of Aboriginal people and groups across all of South Australia, including their cultures and challenges. You will be a high performer who has exceptional communication skills and a proven track record managing all levels of stakeholders.

Ideally we are looking for:

● Experience working in a similar role with supporting projects that support improved Aboriginal engagement 
● Experience working on policy and programs in line with First Nations and Closing the Gap
● Strong knowledge, understanding and demonstrated experience in ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with First Nations People

This role is for someone who identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander OR someone who can demonstrate extensive experience in a similar role with a connection to First Nations Communities.

For a confidential discussion please reach out to Pippa Wanganeen (pippa@murrapartners.com).