Company description:

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/

Job description:

Training Advisor - Identified

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing
• Location: Wagga Wagga
• Salary: CL 5/6 - $99,938 - $110,271 + accrued flex leaves and Superannuation

About the role

Are you passionate about supporting the success of apprentices and enhancing vocational education outcomes? Do you thrive in a dynamic, high-volume environment with diverse stakeholders and challenges? Training Services NSW is looking for a dedicated and proactive Training Advisor to join our regional team and help deliver high-quality VET programs across a large and varied region.

• Act as a key point of contact for employers, apprentices, and stakeholders, providing expert advice and support throughout the apprenticeship lifecycle.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations by employers, students, and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
• Ensure all apprenticeship contracts and training programs meet departmental policy, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide up-to-date information and guidance on skills recognition and related vocational education processes.
• Administer a variety of VET programs and initiatives, ensuring consistent and high-quality service delivery.
• Conduct presentations and engagement sessions to promote Training Services NSW programs and services.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you -

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to mediate and liaise effectively with employers, apprentices, and service providers.
• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise conflicting duties.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong understanding (or experience) in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector is highly desirable.
• Capacity to interpret and apply regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance and high standards of service.
• A willingness and ability to travel within the region, including overnight stays as required.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• A Working with Children Check
• Current driver's licence and a willingness to travel
• This position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This initiative is authorised by the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Information Session

On Monday, 8 September 2025 at 10:30 am, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team will host an online Yarn Up (information session) about this role. The session will provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including applying for the position and interview to build confidence in your application.

To register your interest, please fill out the registration Yarn Up RSVP Form . We will be in touch with further details and the meeting link. Alternatively, you may email the team at [email protected] with subject line "Yarn Up" noting the job reference number.

Closing date : Friday 12th August 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Ness Barton - [email protected]

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.