We have a permanent full-time appointment available

South Metropolitan TAFE is a leading vocational education and training provider delivering high‑quality, industry‑aligned training across Perth’s East and South Metropolitan regions. With multiple campuses and strong partnerships with industry, we provide nationally recognised qualifications to local, state, national and international students.

Find out more by visiting our website: www.southmetrotafe.wa.edu.au

Commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce
As a WA public sector employer, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We foster an inclusive culture that encourages people to bring their authentic selves to work and contribute fully to our shared success.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including Veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the role
Leads the planning and delivery of major events for South Metropolitan TAFE (SM TAFE), including Ministerial visits and high-profile stakeholder engagements, and champions brand governance across the organisation.

The role ensures events are professional, strategically aligned and effectively delivered in line with organisational priorities, and are promoted across relevant communication channels. The role operates in a fast-paced environment requiring the ability to manage competing priorities, negotiate tight timeframes, coordinate diverse stakeholders and respond effectively to changing operational requirements.

Acts as the central point of expertise for the SM TAFE brand, supporting consistent and high-quality application across visual identity, tone of voice, and communications.

Working within the Marketing and Communications function, the role provides practical advice and support to stakeholders, contributes to media and communication activities, and supports the development of team capability across events, brand and communications.

This role requires a highly skilled marketing and communications professional with strong experience in leading and delivering large-scale events and stakeholder engagements from planning through to evaluation. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in brand governance, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop engaging content across multiple channels. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities are essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. The role also requires proven leadership skills to guide and support team members, combined with strong organisational and project coordination abilities to deliver outcomes effectively within tight timeframes.

Suitability requirements and Eligibility
Applicants will be assessed by their skills, experiences and attributes in relation to the job requirements and leadership behaviours required for the role.  More information about eligibility requirements can be found on the Job Description Form.

Employment is subject to:

• A satisfactory Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• A valid Working with Children (WWC) Card, where applicable

Applicants must also have:

• A valid working visa (for fixed-term roles), or
• Permanent residency (for permanent roles)

Why join our team?
Some of the benefits of working at South Metropolitan TAFE include: 

• Competitive remuneration: Award-based salary with annual increments and a 12% superannuation contribution, plus access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
• Flexible working arrangements: Flexible hours, work-from-home options, and a variety of leave arrangements — including an extra 3 public service holidays and the ability to purchase additional leave.
• Professional growth: Comprehensive learning and development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing: A range of wellbeing initiatives and free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
• Inclusive leave options: Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, 18 weeks paid parental leave with flexible return-to-work options, and additional leave for disability, family and domestic violence, and reproductive health.
• Great locations and facilities: a range of campus locations accessible by public transport, spread across the south metropolitan region with specialist facilities and public service and outlets.

For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Scott Anderson, A/Director Marketing and Communications on 0460 944 632 or email Scott.Anderson@smtafe.wa.edu.au

How to apply
To demonstrate your suitability for the role please provide:

• A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development, including two professional referees
• A written application addressing the selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF (in no more than two pages)

Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Application Information as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.

Reasonable adjustment in recruitment
South Metropolitan TAFE is committed to ensuring all applicants have the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and all reasonable requests are catered for.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please contact the person named in the job advertisement for a confidential discussion.

Advertised Vacancy Reference Number:  SMG082.26S

To submit your application, click the Apply for Job button.

For technical difficulties, contact Recruitment on (08) 9203 3735.

This process may be used to fill similar vacancies for up to 12 months.

If no suitable applicant is identified, or an offer is declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date.

Please note…
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure their application is received before the closing date and time. Late applications cannot be accepted.

Applications close Thursday 16 July 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).