- Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Culinary, Business & Arts
- Administration, Business and Management
- Full time
- Opening on: Sep 5 2026
Position Description
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Full time ongoing position commencing 1 January 2027
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ASO5 salary range $92,122 - $102,456 p.a. + super
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Based at Light Square campus / Kaurna Country
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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 Team Leader is responsible for providing operational leadership and management of student lifecycle initiatives and administrative functions within the faculty ensuring the effective delivery of services that align with the faculties educational goals and customer needs. The Team Leader is responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive and student-centric work environment while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, contractual requirements and HR policies.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience leading diverse business support, administrative and customer service functions, with a focus on improving operational efficiency, service delivery and student/customer outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, programs and workflows, adapt to shifting priorities, drive continuous improvement and lead organisational change aligned to strategic objectives.
- Advanced leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective networks, provide sound advice, manage performance, foster accountability and work independently with sound judgement.
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 benefits. 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 4 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 Jarrad Gesty – Business Operations Manager via email at jarrad.gesty@tafesa.edu.au
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, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need support applying? Let us know!
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Applications closing on: Sep 20 2026
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