- Flexible, SA, Australia
- Foundation Skills
- Administration, Business and Management
- Part time
- Opening on: Nov 14 2026
- Part time 0.8 FTE long-term role until 30th June 2027
- ASO5 salary range $92,122 - $102,456 p.a. + super
- Based at Light Square campus / Location Flexible
Please note that this role is only open to public sector employees.
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 Business Unit Coordinator is responsible for managing and executing a wide range of administrative and operational functions with minimal supervision, ensuring the efficient operation of teams within the faculty. This role is critical in delivering high-quality educational programs and services to students, as well as to internal and external stakeholders. It involves both existing and new delivery models and includes a leadership role in managing diverse project-related tasks that support these educational programs.
What You’ll Bring
- Use initiative, creativity and problem-solving to improve complex work processes, implement continuous improvements and support change.
- Manage business support functions, including document editing and design, project administration, customer support and event logistics, using multiple software packages.
- Lead, manage and mentor staff, working independently and collaboratively under limited direction to organise resources and manage individual and team priorities in a changing environment.
- Apply strong interpersonal,
written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders, resolve issues, respond to requirements and coordinate successful events.
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 advantages. 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 Melissa Salisbury – Contracts Manager 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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Applications closing on: Nov 23 2026
📌 BUSINESS UNIT COORDINATOR (South Australia)
🏢 Tafe
📍 South Australia