TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Principal Manager, Media and Communications
Location Negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)
Permanent full-time
$215,248.29 Package includes salary ($190,978.00), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.
That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.
We invest in our people
At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a 38-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
This is an exciting role in the TAFE NSW Corporate Communications leadership team. The Principal Manager, Media and Communications deputises for the Director, uses data to drive continuous improvement, and helps position TAFE NSW with key stakeholders.
About You
To be successful in this role you’ll have a track record managing contentious media issues, and you’ll be comfortable working closely with Ministerial Media Advisors. Experience spanning both internal and external communications in either the Government sector, or a regulated industry will be highly regarded. This is a 2IC position, so you must be adept at working closely with senior leaders. You’ll be energised by fast-paced working environments.
Your duties will include but are not limited to:
- Leading complex internal and external communications projects, and conceptualising solutions to communications problems.
- Developing continuous improvement strategies to drive campaign effectiveness and improve the team’s communications practice.
- Managing commercial contracts to meet performance requirements.
- Crafting and implementing communications plans that align with the TAFE NSW Strategic Plan, and the Corporate Communications Strategy.
- Producing high-quality written materials including effective media statements and speeches.
- Providing a small team with day-to-day leadership, direction, and guidance.
To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.
If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday 4th May 2025
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
- Response to two targeted questions when prompted in the application form (max 300 words per question)
Targeted Question 1: Provide an example of a time when you've needed to coach an executive leader about their communication style. What was the outcome?
Targeted Question 2: Describe your approach to handling urgent issues that require immediate attention while still managing your regular responsibilities.
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Lead Renae Lindner, renae.lindner5@tafensw.edu.au, and 02 79211902.
Role-specific enquiries: Emma McMahon, Director Media and Communications, emma.mcmahon20@tafensw.edu.au.
For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.
This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.
To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.
Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.