Programs Coordinator Student Benefits

Tafe Nsw; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Flexible working options

Professional development

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking a Programs Coordinator for Student Benefits to coordinate engaging student activities across NSW campuses and delivery channels, including face-to-face, online and digital platforms.

You will work with internal teams, student reps and partners to grow the Student Benefits Program, ensure inclusive, safe experiences, and deliver meaningful services that enhance student participation and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and organised professional with experience coordinating programs, events or activities for diverse customer groups.
• Enjoy creating engaging experiences and support positive outcomes for students through inclusive initiatives.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with stakeholders across teams, community organisations and partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, delivery and evaluation of student activities and events across locations and delivery channels.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, student representatives and partners to provide value-added student benefits.
• Support promotion and growth of the Student Benefits Program and assist with budget and resource coordination.

Skills

Program coordination

Event planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Programs Coordinator Student Benefits

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Full Time

$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

The Programs Coordinator Student Benefits plays a key role in coordinating and delivering a diverse range of student engagement programs, activities and events that enhance the student experience across TAFE NSW. Working as part of a statewide network, you will help ensure students have access to meaningful services, facilities and opportunities that foster connection, participation and success throughout their learning journey.

In this dynamic role, you will coordinate the planning, delivery and evaluation of student activities and events across a variety of locations and delivery channels, including face-to-face, online and digital platforms. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, student representatives, community organisations, local businesses and suppliers to build partnerships that provide value-added services, benefits and experiences for students.

You will also support the promotion and growth of the Student Benefits Program, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, assist with budget and resource coordination, and ensure activities are delivered in a safe, inclusive and customer-focused manner. Through your work, you will help create vibrant and engaging learning communities that reflect TAFE NSW values and strengthen student engagement across the organisation.

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

About you

You are an enthusiastic and organised professional with experience coordinating programs, events or activities for diverse customer groups. You enjoy creating engaging experiences and are passionate about supporting positive outcomes for students through innovative and inclusive initiatives.

You are a strong communicator who can build effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including students, colleagues, community organisations, suppliers and business partners. Your collaborative approach enables you to work effectively across teams while balancing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

You have experience promoting programs and events through a variety of communication channels and are confident using technology and digital platforms to engage audiences. You are proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused, with the ability to coordinate activities, manage resources and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the student experience.

You will bring sound organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused services that support student participation, wellbeing and engagement across TAFE NSW.

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.

Additional Information

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Please contact Clinton Debreceny, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at [e-mail] or 02 7921 1310.

Role-specific enquiries: Please contact Carol Oakley, Manager Student Engagement Programs via email at [e-mail] or 02 7921 0711.

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.

Considering a move to Regional NSW? The Welcome Experience is a free service offering personalised support to help you settle in, connecting you with local communities, essential services, and lifestyle opportunities.

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Thursday 26November 2026