Manager Aboriginal Strategy & Partnerships
- Goldfields-Esperance Region, Western Australia
- Mid West Region, Western Australia
- Wheatbelt Region, Western Australia
- Central Regional TAFE
- Fixed Term - Full Time
- Closing at: Aug 4 2026 - 16:00 AWST
- Client Experience
- Client Experience
- Level 7
- Level 7, $144,755 - $154,717 pa, PSCSAA
- 1.00
- 40001086
- Geraldton, Northam or Kalgoorlie
We have a temporary full-time appointment available August 2026 to 18 December 2028, with the possibility of permanency in the future.
About Central Regional TAFE
Central Regional TAFE delivers customer-focused, industry-aligned training and pathways to higher education, supporting a skilled, productive and employment-ready workforce.
We deliver over 185 courses to approximately 10,000 students annually across:
- Mid-West (Geraldton, Batavia Coast Maritime Institute & Technology Park)
- Gascoyne (Carnarvon, Exmouth)
- Goldfields (Kalgoorlie)
- Wheatbelt (Northam, Merredin, Moora
Find out more by visiting our website: www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au
Supporting diversity and inclusion
Central Regional TAFE is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace. That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our college.
This is an identified position under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
About the role
Our Client Experience Branch manages systems and processes that enable a positive and inclusive student experience that supports student wellbeing and successful student outcomes. Within this context, the College is committed to supporting Aboriginal students on their training journey.
The Manager Aboriginal Strategy & Partnerships leads the planning, implementation and monitoring of initiatives to grow the Aboriginal VET workforce, enhance cultural competency across College staff, establish and maintain relevant partnerships and embed culturally safe practices and systems across the organisation.
To be successful in this role you will have shown you can build connections and sustain relationships across organisations and within communities and have experience in implementing policy and strategy and can evaluate project outcomes. You will also be a capable leader who has led significant initiatives and/or projects, and you have been able to positively influence change and have a high level of communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across diverse groups of people and gain consensus outcomes.
Suitability and Eligibility Requirements
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.
To be considered eligible for employment, you must possess current and valid Australian work rights, such as Australian citizenship, permanent residency or an appropriate working visa. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
You must also hold, or have the ability to obtain, a Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a Working with Children (WWC) Card. Appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of any mandatory pre-employment screening requirements.
We’re always on the lookout for great people. If you’re suitable but not selected for this role but we believe you’d be a strong fit elsewhere, over the next 12 months we may consider you for other opportunities within the organisation or share your details with other agencies - with your permission.
Why join our team?
Some of the benefits of working at Central Regional TAFE include:
- Salary packaging options
- 12% employer superannuation contribution
- Deferred salary scheme – receive 80% salary for four years with the fifth year as a paid sabbatical leave from the workplace
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 15 days personal leave
- 13 weeks long service leave after 7 years
- Flexible working arrangements (where applicable)
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
- Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave
- A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family
How to Apply
To demonstrate your suitability for the role please provide:
- Current Resume including two professional referees
- A brief covering letter not exceeding two pages demonstrating your skills and experience against the requirements of the position as outlined in the JDF
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
Central Regional 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.
To submit your application, click the Apply for Job button.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact Recruitment on (08) 9203 3735.
We encourage applicants to visit the Jobs and Skills WA website or call 13 64 64 for assistance with preparing your application, finding employment and career progression.
Further Information
For job related enquiries, please contact Karen Watts, Executive Director Training Strategy & Development on (08) 9956 2791 or email Karen.Watts@crtafe.wa.edu.au
Additional Information
Should no suitable applicant be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date.
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications Details:
Advertised Vacancy Reference Number: CRG079.26S
Applications close Tuesday, 04 August 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).
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