TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Employment Advocate - Disability Targeted
Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)
Permanent Full Time
$122,493-$128,694 salary package - includes base salary ($107,921-$113,385), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
TAFE NSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
People with disability and/or have lived experience of disability are encouraged to apply for this targeted role, with greater consideration given to eligible applicants to help improve access to meaningful employment and career development opportunities.
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 chance 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, opportunity to join staff networks, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with flexible working options.
About the role
As an Employment Advocate – Disability,



you will partner with disability employment teams and key stakeholders across TAFE NSW to provide expert advice and support the implementation of workforce strategies and initiatives that enhance staff awareness and capability in disability inclusion.
Through this work you will help foster an inclusive workplace for people with disability and neurodivergent employees.
You will also provide support to employees with disability across TAFE NSW throughout the employee lifecycle, including offering guidance, advocating for inclusive practices and assisting employees to navigate workplace processes.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will:
Hold a degree in relevant discipline or have equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
Have sound understanding of human resources and employment strategies and policy as they relate to people with disability.
Have proven ability to engage with organisations, communities and individuals to foster solid working relationships.
Find out more about the role in the role description available in the following formats:
Employment Advocate - Disability (docx)
Employment Advocate - Disability (pdf)
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.




Applications close *****pm AEST Monday 31 August ****
Additional information: This role is targeted to people with disability.
If you progress through the recruitment process, we will work with you to confidentially confirm your eligibility.
This involves providing documentation as evidence of disability prior to an offer being made.
All information will be handled sensitively and in line with privacy requirements.
General recruitment and adjustment/requirement enquiries:
Contact Paula Zacharakis Petsis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at ****** or phone ************.
Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Naomi McGrath, Manager Disability Employment and Accessibility, via email at ****** or phone ************.
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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📌 Employment Advocate - Disability Targeted (New South Wales)
🏢 TAFE NS
📍 New South Wales