TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Inclusive and Accessible Workplace Designer - Disability Targeted

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Full Time

$145,605-$160,719 salary package - includes base salary ($128,284-$141,600), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

TAFE NSW is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. People with disability and/or have lived experience of disability are encouraged to apply for this targeted role, with greater consideration given to eligible applicants to help improve access to meaningful employment and career development opportunities.

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, ongoing training and professional development, opportunity to join staff networks, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with flexible working options.

About the role

As an Inclusive and Accessible Workplace Designer, you will be responsible for providing expert advice and practical support in inclusive and accessible design so that TAFE NSW’s internal content, workplace processes and ways of working are accessible and inclusive for all staff, with particular focus on removing barriers for people with disability.

In this role you will focus on content, documents, procedures, processes and user interfaces. The role will not extend to facilities, infrastructure or systems development or procurement.

About you 

You will bring demonstrated experience working collaboratively with stakeholders to provide practical advice and recommendations that improve workplace accessibility and inclusivity and solve inclusion challenges. You will also have demonstrated knowledge of accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the principles of inclusive design. These capabilities will allow you to effectively support the ongoing development and refinement of TAFE NSW frameworks, standards, and guidelines that incorporate the social model of disability into organisational practices and ways of working.

To be successful, you will also hold a relevant Degree or Diploma at AQF Level 5–8 (or equivalent), together with appropriate vocational and/or industry experience.

Find out more about the role in the role description available in the following formats:

• Inclusive and Accessible Workplace Designer (docx)
• Inclusive and Accessible Workplace Designer (pdf)

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

To apply for this role, select 'Apply Now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one pdf). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (maximum 300 words)

Targeted Question: Provide an example of how you applied accessibility standards and inclusive design principles to improve a policy, framework, process or practice. Describe your approach, stakeholder engagement, and the outcomes achieved.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Monday 24 August 2026

Additional information: This role is targeted to people with disability. If you progress through the recruitment process, we will work with you to confidentially confirm your eligibility. This involves providing documentation as evidence of disability prior to an offer being made. All information will be handled sensitively and in line with privacy requirements.

General recruitment and adjustment/requirement enquiries:  Contact Paula Zacharakis Petsis, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at paula.zacharakis@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 6383.

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Naomi McGrath, Manager Disability Employment and Accessibility, via email at naomi.mcgrath2@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 5236.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.

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