TAFE SA
Job reference: 850604
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Full time long-term contract until 29 December 2028
• ASO6 salary range $102,171 - $108,071 p.a. + super
• Based at Light Square campus / Kaurna Country
• View: Role Description

Why TAFESA?

TAFE SA, proud winner of Training Provider of the Year in 2021, 2022 & 2024 SA State Awards and winner of the Large Training Provider of the Year 2024 National Training Awards, delivers high quality education and skills training across South Australia.

At TAFE SA, our values shape how we work — We Work As One, We Do What Matters, and We Step Up.

Learn more about our values and what it’s like to work at TAFE SA: TAFESA Values

Join an innovative team shaping job-ready students and creating life-changing opportunities. More than a job, make real impact! GO GET IT!

Your Time to Shine

The Sector Liaison Officer facilitates Sector engagement to support the Centre of Excellence identify requirements and solutions to improve Early Childhood Education and Care training and education programs across Australia. Under the direction of the Manager, Strategic Engagement and with the support of the Centre of Excellence team, the Sector Liaison Officer will identify and liaise with internal and external stakeholders locally and nationally to facilitate the development and operation of stakeholder engagement plans supporting key initiatives and programs for the Early Childhood Education and Care Centre. You can read more about the work of the Centre of Excellence: Centre of Excellence in Early Childhood Education and Care

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to build and maintain professional relationships with staff, industry partners, educational institutions, government agencies, and community organisations.
• Proactive and highly organised with the ability to multitask, prioritise and work effectively in a multi-disciplinary / matrix team environment
• Strong ability to draft and edit compelling content for publication across social media, newsletters and reports
• Strong ability to develop, deliver and report on tailored engagement and communication strategies to support the delivery of projects.

What You Need to Know

A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the South Australian Department of Human Services is required before employment.

Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.

TAFE SA Advantage

Working at TAFE SA will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:

• Generous leave entitlements including Recreation, Sick, Long Service, Retention, Paid Parental, Family & Domestic Violence, Special and Cultural leave that supports cultural diversity and First Nations
• Purchase Annual Leave
• Salary Sacrifice / Salary Packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellbeing Program
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance conditions
• Inclusive, diverse and collaborative culture
• Career development and progression
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Ready to Take the Leap?

Hit that ‘Apply’ button, upload your resume, and craft a compelling criteria response (max 2 pages) aligned to the selection criteria in the role description — let’s make this opportunity yours! All applications must be submitted online.

For enquiries, please contact Chantel Crossman – Manager, Strategic Engagement via email at chantel.crossman@tafesa.edu.au

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement

Be you, be valued, be included. At TAFE SA, we celebrate diversity and encourage all applicants, including First Nations peoples, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need support applying? Let us know!

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Applications close: 20/07/2026 11:45 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.