Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Plan at TAFE NSW

At TAFE NSW, we celebrate differences and nurture inclusivity. We do this so that all our students feel respected and included.

We’re committed to making TAFE NSW a safe and welcoming place for all students. This includes our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ students and students living with a disability.

With students and staff from many different backgrounds, you can feel comfortable expressing yourself in a safe environment. Join us in creating a learning and working environment where everyone belongs.

At TAFE NSW, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We do this to nurture a sense of belonging at every campus. Diversity and inclusion lead to innovation, creativity, and collaboration between students and teachers.

Our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Plan (DIB) was co-designed by a team of employees. They each represented a different community and provided feedback through focus groups.

Our DIB Plan is a roadmap for including diversity, inclusion and belonging principles in our:

• recruitment
• curriculum design
• staff development
• community engagement.

Read our Diversity, Inclusion and Belong Plan 2023-2027 [PDF 5.9 MB] for more information.

The DIB plan is made up of 4 focus areas.

Respectful and inclusive environment

We want you to be involved with our community. You can do this by joining a group, attending an event, or even by applying for a job with us. Our aim is to ensure our spaces are culturally inclusive, safe and accessible for everyone.

Employment skills and opportunities

We’re working to continually train and upskill our diverse workforce. We’re also committed to integrating inclusive practices into everything we do, for both learners and employees.

Engagement with diverse communities

We listen and integrate feedback from learners, employees, and the community.

To meet our goals we are:

• expanding community engagement
• fostering collaboration with staff
• consulting with diverse community groups.

Embed inclusive practices

We're committed to creating a learning and working environment where everyone feels included. This involves consultation when designing courses and making online platforms accessible for everyone.

At TAFE NSW, we’re committed to being a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer.

We welcome all applicants, regardless of your:

• cultural and language background
• gender
• disability.

Our recruitment is merit based, with reasonable adjustments available to support you.

If you’re interested in working at TAFE NSW, search our current opportunities.