- Full time long-term contract until 8th November 2027
- ASO8 salary range $130,046 - $134,956 p.a. + super
- Based across Whyalla and Port Lincoln TAFE SA campuses
- View: Role Description
Impact starts here, are you in? 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, is on the hunt for an Education Partnerships Manager to join our dynamic team shaping South Australia’s future.
What You’ll Drive
Working under broad direction the Manager, Education Partnerships (Whyalla & Eyre Peninsula) is accountable for leading the development and implementation of strategies, plans and programs for their region to fulfil TAFE SA’s strategic objectives and revenue targets across all funding categories.
The role leads the development of critical customer engagement and business development strategies in collaboration with the Education Partnerships Managers aligned to education business units, and other key internal and external stakeholders, to facilitate and support the creation and growth of viable and sustainable education partnerships that lead to the fulfilment of the external income, subsidised training, fee for service and apprentice/traineeship targets for the region.
The Skills You Bring
- Extensive experience developing and implementing complex policies, plans and programs that deliver business growth and revenue outcomes in vocational, higher education or related sectors.
- Proven student recruitment and business development expertise, with the ability to build strategic networks, team-oriented partnerships and sustainable stakeholder relationships.
- Strong strategic, conceptual and creative thinking, with sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities, complex projects and diverse stakeholder needs.
- Detailed knowledge of school,
VET and higher education systems, policies, funding and markets, supported by exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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.
Why Join Us?
TAFE SA offers amazing benefits, including:
- 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
For enquiries, please contact Kristen Nyholt – Director, Education Partnerships via email at
[email protected]
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, veterans, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need support applying? Let us know!
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