• Full-time 38 hours per week, Fixed-Term Contract till May 2028
• Warrnambool Campus
• $91,124 per annum, plus superannuation

As a specialist staff member within SWTAFE, the Regional Equity Coordinator - Building Women Careers in Construction is an experienced professional who will lead the implementation of the Great South Coast Building Women Careers in Construction and Clean Energy Program. The role will work with key industry partners and stakeholders; as well as teaching and non-teaching divisions across the Institute to identify, develop, and implement initiatives aimed at increasing women’s and gender diverse people’s participation in careers in construction and clean energy sectors.

Working with key partners, the role will develop a set of employment resources focused on recruiting and retaining women and gender diverse people for construction and clean energy companies. The successful candidate will deliver industry workshops, and work with internal teaching departments to create a mini-vocational ‘pre-apprenticeship’ program and construction/clean energy industry entry skills passport as pathways for women looking to enter these sectors.

“Our preferred candidate will be someone identifying as female as allowed for under the positive discrimination provision in Section 7D of the Sex Discrimination Act.”

The must haves
The successful candidate will have the most suitable combination of the following skills and attributes

• A trade qualification in one of the following; building, engineering, electrotechnology, plumbing or renewable energy
• Four or more years industry experience in a relevant related trade area that included renewable energy work
• Recent experience in post-secondary education, training or learning and development delivery
• Recent experience in project coordination, particularly in construction, clean energy, or educational projects
• An Employee Victorian Working with Children and satisfactory Police Check
• Victorian drivers licence
• Vocational Teaching Qualification: An AQF4 or higher vocational teaching qualification (e.g. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40122)
• Digital Skills: Substantial experience using Microsoft Office products and related software
• Experience in Gender Equity and Diversity Initiatives: Proven experience in developing and implementing gender equity, disability or inclusivity initiatives within educational or industry settings
• Knowledge of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Sector: In-depth understanding of the VET sector, including curriculum development, accreditation processes, and industry partnerships

About us
SWTAFE is the leading vocational education provider in South West Victoria.
We offer a diverse range of courses across various industry sectors, spanning from healthcare and business, to trades, technology, arts and agriculture and more.
We are committed to ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to navigate the challenges of the dynamic job market of today, and are equipped with the skills build a successful future career.
As a place to work, we strive for a supportive, diverse workplace culture that encourages personal and professional growth, and in 2023 SWTAFE was ranked #1 in the Victorian TAFE sector for staff satisfaction.

What we can offer you

• Priority applications to a Warrnambool council-run day care facility
• Fun social club with health and wellbeing activities
• Employee recognition program
• Continuous opportunities for tailored learning and development
• Accessible Employee Assistance Program including an easy to navigate app

Any Questions? Please contact:
John Flett, Director of Strategy & Research
☎ 03 5564 8902
✉ [email protected]

A full position description is available from the Careers at SWTAFE webpage.

Applications close: Sunday, 11 May 2025

Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.

How to apply
If this role resonates with you and you have the necessary skills and experience, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply for the role, please click ‘Apply for this job’ and provide a copy of your current resume and cover letter, which addresses the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Don’t forget that you can utilise the SEEK website for great advice and resources, from resume writing through to interview tips.

For local support in the South West with job readiness skills (from resume writing to interview tips), please contact the South West Skills and Jobs Centre.
http://www.swskillsandjobscentre.com.au/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03 5564 8515

If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application, please contact South West TAFE's Recruitment Team on 03 5564 8711 or by emailing [email protected]

South West TAFE is a child safe and equal opportunity employer; fostering a fair, safe and inclusive environment and embraces all forms of diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from people with a variety of attributes, including but not limited to:

• A person with a disability
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• LGBTIQA+