Aboriginal Employment
Our Vision
TAFE NSW is committed to growing and developing a talented and adaptable Aboriginal workforce. We have opportunities for Aboriginal people right across the organisation.
Our Strategy
Our BE EMPOWERED: Empowering Aboriginal People Through Employment strategy will help us grow our Aboriginal Workforce.
Key action areas within the strategy include:
- Attraction and Recruitment
- Retention, Engagement, Career Development and Progression
- Cultural Capability and Accountability
- Community Engagement
Teacher Scholarship for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community
Share your expertise and passion with the next generation. Teach at TAFE NSW.
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander professional and want to share your passion and expertise with the next generation, the TAFE NSW TAE Scholarship program can help you get the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment needed to teach at TAFE NSW – fee-free*.
As a TAFE NSW teacher, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary package, up to 12 weeks’ annual leave, and a great work/life balance, as well as have the chance to share your skills and expertise with the workforce of tomorrow.
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Talent Community
Express your interest in upcoming career opportunities by joining our Aboriginal Talent Community.
Register Your Interest
TAFE NSW is committed to growing and developing a talented and adaptable Aboriginal Workforce. Connecting people, purpose and passion, the Aboriginal Talent Pipeline helps Aboriginal people who would like to pursue a career at TAFE NSW, connecting them with hiring managers and providing support throughout the recruitment journey.
If you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, please register here.
How Can TAFE NSW Support You?
By registering your interest to join our ‘Talent Communities’, our experienced Aboriginal Employment Advisors and Recruitment Team will notify you of suitable positions.
Enquiries can be directed to the Aboriginal Employment Advisor or the Corporate Recruitment Team on talentpoolsTAFENSW@tafensw.edu.au.
Targeted and Identified Positions
TAFE NSW aims to ensure our workforce better reflects the communities where we operate. TAFE NSW will sometimes Target or Identify positions.
Please note if a position is advertised as Aboriginal Targeted, this does not prevent non-Aboriginal applicants from applying.
View our current vacancies on https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au
Acknowledgement of Country
TAFE NSW respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Country of all locations where our learning activities are hosted. We extend our respect to Elders, past and present, and acknowledge our future generations of Aboriginal people. We also respectfully acknowledge the Country, family and cultural values of our Aboriginal employees working across the organisation.