Manager Aboriginal Strategy & Partnerships

We have a temporary full-time appointment available August 2026 to 18 December 2028, with the possibility of permanency in the future.

About the role

Our Client Experience Branch manages systems and processes that enable a positive and inclusive student experience that supports student wellbeing and successful student outcomes. Within this context, the College is committed to supporting Aboriginal students on their training journey.

The Manager Aboriginal Strategy & Partnerships leads the planning, implementation and monitoring of initiatives to grow the Aboriginal VET workforce, enhance cultural competency across College staff, establish and maintain relevant partnerships and embed culturally protected practices and systems across the organisation.

To be successful in this role you will have shown you can build connections and sustain relationships across organisations and within communities and have experience in implementing policy and strategy and can evaluate project outcomes. You will also be a capable leader who has led significant initiatives and/or projects, and you have been able to positively influence change and have a high level of communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across diverse groups of people and gain consensus outcomes.

Suitability Requirements and Eligibility

Applicants will be assessed by their skills, experiences and attributes in relation to the job requirements and leadership behaviours required for the role. More information about eligibility requirements can be found on the Job Description Form.

To be considered eligible for employment, you must possess current and valid Australian work rights, such as Australian citizenship, permanent residency or an appropriate working visa. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

You must also hold, or have the ability to obtain,



a Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a Working with Children (WWC) Card. Appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of any mandatory pre-employment screening requirements.

We’re always on the lookout for great people. If you’re suitable but not selected for this role but we believe you’d be a strong fit elsewhere, over the next 12 months we may consider you for other opportunities within the organisation or share your details with other agencies - with your permission.

Why join our team?

Some of the benefits of working at Central Regional TAFE include: Salary packaging options

12% employer superannuation contribution
Deferred salary scheme – receive 80% salary for four years with the fifth year as a paid sabbatical leave from the workplace
4 weeks annual leave
15 days personal leave
13 weeks long service leave after 7 years
Flexible working arrangements (where applicable)
18 weeks paid parental leave
Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave
A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your famil
For Further Job-Related Information and Application Instructions
Please visit the Jobs WA job board by clicking the Apply button.
Find out more by visiting our website www.centralregionaltafe.wa.edu.au

Please note

This is an identified position under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications Details

Advertised Vacancy Reference Number: Friday, 31 July 2026

Applications close Tuesday, 04 August 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).

Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager Aboriginal Strategy & Partnerships (Albany)
🏢 TAFE WA Central Regional
📍 Albany