Programs Coordinator Jobs Connect Alumni

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Programs Coordinator Jobs Connect Alumni

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Temporary Full Time until October 2027

$114,301 – $123,092 salary package - includes base salary ($100,704 - $108,449), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

As a Programs Coordinator, Jobs Connect and Alumni, you will play a key role in connecting TAFE NSW students and graduates with meaningful employment, industry engagement and professional networking opportunities. Working within a collaborative statewide team, you will coordinate programs and initiatives that strengthen employability outcomes, enhance industry relationships and foster lifelong connections with TAFE NSW graduates.

You will lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of Jobs Connect and Alumni programs, working closely with students, alumni, employers, industry representatives and internal stakeholders to create valuable opportunities that support career development and workforce participation. Through the establishment and maintenance of strategic partnerships, you will help identify emerging opportunities that benefit both learners and industry.

In this diverse and rewarding role, you will utilise data, insights and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve program effectiveness, increase engagement and ensure services remain responsive to changing workforce and industry needs. You will also contribute to the promotion of Jobs Connect and Alumni initiatives through a range of engagement channels, helping to build awareness and participation across the TAFE NSW community.

By connecting students and graduates with employers, networks and career opportunities, you will play an important role in supporting successful employment outcomes and strengthening the ongoing value of a TAFE NSW qualification

Please note that the anticipated commencement date for this role is January 2027.

About you 

You are an experienced and relationship-focused professional who enjoys building connections and creating opportunities that deliver positive outcomes for customers, stakeholders and industry partners. You have demonstrated experience coordinating programs, projects or initiatives and can effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining a strong customer focus.

You are a confident communicator who can engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders, from students and graduates to employers, industry groups and internal teams. Your ability to establish productive partnerships and foster collaboration enables you to deliver high-quality programs that achieve shared goals and measurable outcomes.

You are proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused, with the ability to analyse information, identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective initiatives that drive engagement and participation. You are comfortable working with technology and digital engagement platforms and understand the importance of data-informed decision making.

Most importantly, you are passionate about helping people achieve their potential and are committed to delivering innovative, customer-focused programs that strengthen employability outcomes and maintain meaningful connections with the TAFE NSW community long after graduation.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Tell us about a time when you brought together multiple stakeholders with different priorities to achieve a common goal. What approach did you take to build collaboration, overcome challenges and deliver a successful outcome?

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Thursday 26 November 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at clinton.debreceny1@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 1310.

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Matt Wiseman, Programs Team Leader, via email at matt.wiseman@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 3419.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.

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Advertised: 12 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 26 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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