SA Reconc & Abor & Torres Str Is WF

NSW Department of Education; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging / superannuation

Annual leave loading

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a Senior Advisor for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Initiatives (Identified). The role leads coordination, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of programs to support workforce development and reconciliation.

You will build stakeholder relationships and apply robust project management practices to deliver planned initiatives and respond to emerging needs. The position is identified, with a focus on cultural safety and inclusive leadership.

Qualifications

• Relevant project coordination experience.
• Ability to build relationships across diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience with monitoring, evaluation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project documentation and data tracking.
• Analyse data to identify issues and inform planning.
• Promote an inclusive, culturally capable team environment.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Job description

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Senior Advisor, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Initiatives (Identified)

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary Full-Time opportunity until 30 June 2028.
• Location: Statewide / Flexible workingarrangements.
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill any other vacancies over the next 18 months.
• Competitive remuneration ranging from $116,981 to $129,492 plus super & annual leaveloading.

About the role

The Senior Advisor, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Initiatives (Identified), leads the coordination, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of projects and initiatives that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce development and reconciliation. The role involves building and maintaining stakeholder relationships and applying effective project management practices to deliver planned and emerging initiatives. The Senior Advisor will:

• Prepare and maintain project documentation, support monitoring and evaluation.
• Collect and analyse data to track progress, identify emerging issues and assess project outcomes
• Conduct research and trend analysis to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Promote accountability, compliance and a culturally capable, inclusive and respectful team environment.
• And other related duties

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

You have:

• an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ histories, cultures and contemporary issues, particularly in relation to employment and reconciliation.
• experience coordinating and contributing to projects and programs that support strategic priorities and organisational objectives.
• the ability to build effective relationships with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and promote a culturally safe, inclusive and respectful environment.
• This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position. Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent .
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation, and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays, and leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

Information Session

On Monday, 2 November 2026 at 3pm, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team will host an online Yarn Up (information session) about this role. The session will provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including applying for the Position/Role and interview to build confidence in your application.

To register your interest, please fill out the registration form and we will be in touch with further details and the meeting link. Alternatively, you may email the team at [e-mail] with subject line "Yarn Up" noting the job reference number.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, if you remain in a non child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

For role enquiries please contact Sarah Trudgett, Manager, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Initiatives, at [e-mail]

We welcome applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people of any age or gender, and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.