INFORMATION KIT
Director, Mining and Engineering Centre
BACKGROUND
OVERVIEW OF TAFE SA
TAFE SA is the largest provider of vocational education and training (VET) in South Australia delivering courses to an average of 80,000 students per
year across metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia. TAFE SA offers training across more than 80 activity and industry-related areas.
TAFE SA is the largest Skills for All provider in SA.
TAFE SA plays a major role in the development of South Australia’s workforce and community. In building the State’s skill base, TAFE SA works with
industry and business to deliver relevant, high-quality, vocational education and training to better link skills and training with job opportunities,
ensuring sustainable employment within the state.
TAFE SA employs approximately 2400 employees, in a range of lecturing, administrative and management positions across many campuses.
TAFE SA has recently become a Statutory Corporation, established under the TAFE SA Act and the Public Corporations Act, and is governed by a
board of directors accountable to the Minister. The Board must operate in line with prudent commercial principles and has a mandate to ensure that
TAFE provides valued training services in SA in a financially sustainable way.
For further information go to www.tafesa.edu.au
OVERVIEW OF THE MINING AND ENGINEERING CENTRE
Building will commence early this year on the new TAFE SA Mining and Engineering Centre at Regency Park campus.
The Centre is designed to provide training excellence to support the State’s growth in the Mining, Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Transport
and Defence industries. It is anticipated the first stage of building will be completed by mid-year, with TAFE SA delivery to be consolidated and
integrated from across the TAFE SA network, to this one site.
The purpose built facility will assist South Australia to face significant skill shortages in specialist industry areas, with approximately 25,000 – 30,000
vacancies anticipated in the transport and engineering sectors within the next five years.
The new Centre will provide a broad range of skills and knowledge for those seeking work in the Resources, Automotive and General Engineering
sectors. There will also be a capability to provide training to existing workers to upgrade their skills relevant to their industries. The location of the
Elizabeth and Noarlunga campuses will enable initial training to be conducted without having to travel a great distance from home or work locations.
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Once completed by early 2014, the new Centre feeder sites at Elizabeth and Noarlunga campuses will continue to offer Certificate II and III
(Apprenticeships). The Mining and Engineering Centre at Regency campus will offer training in Geo Science and Land Information Management
Systems; Mechanical, Advanced Manufacturing, Fabrication and Civil Engineering; Heavy Vehicle Transport and Diesel Mechanics; Automotive and
Light Vehicle Transport; and Electronics and Computer systems.
TAFE SA offers pre-apprenticeship training that equips graduates with the skills to seek apprenticeships in mechanical trades such as fitter and
turner, welding, maintenance fitter, toolmaker, machinist, CAD drafter, and CNC operator.
Graduates of the higher-level courses can enter career paths in process plant drafting, industrial automation and robotics, computer-aided or manual
drafting, plant maintenance supervision, general engineering and technical positions such as research and laboratory assistants, technical inspectors,
and quality control.
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EMPLOYMENT
OUR RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS
TAFE SA aims to be fair and equitable in recruitment decisions. TAFE SA matches applicant's skills, knowledge and abilities with the work-related
requirements of the job and the needs of the Department, work group, customer and community. Decisions will be made in accordance with
legislative requirements, including Equal Employment Opportunity.
The minimum standard of merit and equity is met when:
• a proper assessment matches an applicant's skills, knowledge and abilities with the work-related requirements of the job and the outcomes
sought by the public sector;
• the process is open, competitive and free of bias, unlawful discrimination, nepotism or patronage; and
• the decisions are transparent and capable of review.
At the preliminary review (short listing stage) of your application, the panel reviews the overall scope, quality and depth of an applicant’s experience
within the context of the five SAES competencies and also the technical requirements of the position. The panel does not rate, rank or compare the
applicant’s skills, abilities and knowledge against those of other applicants during this process.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
TAFE SA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply for advertised positions.
TAFE SA promotes flexible family friendly work practices and our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits and attractive salary packaging
arrangements. (Refer to website links under the useful links section)
TAFE SA Executives will be appointed on executive contracts. Actual remuneration will be dependent on the skills, knowledge and experience of the
successful applicant and will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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APPLYING FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS IN TAFE SA
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Before You Start Your Application
We encourage you to access the TAFE SA website www.tafe.sa.edu.au. You can also speak to the Contact Person.
B.
Job Application
Your job application consists of two (2) essential components: These are:
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Covering letter (which address the major components as detailed in the Executive Position Description
Resume/Curriculum Vitae, including a minimum of three (3) current referees
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After the Interview/Selection Process
All applicants will be advised in writing of the outcome of the selection exercise. If you have any further questions regarding the process please
contact the Chairperson of the selection panel.
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Criminal History Checks
A criminal history check is required for this position and will form part of the selection process.
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Qualifications
Note: Overseas qualifications are assessed to equivalent Australian qualifications by contacting the Overseas Qualification Assessment Service
available under the Immigration SA website (costs incurred will be your responsibility)
http://www.immigration.sa.gov.au/site/services_qualifications.php
USEFUL LINKS
You may find relevant information at the following web sites:
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TAFE SA http://www.tafe.sa.edu.au/
Skills for All http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/
SA State Strategic Plan http://www.saplan.org.au/
SA Executive Service http://www.saes.sa.gov.au/
Salary Sacrifice information:
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Commissioner for Public Employment http://www.cpe.sa.gov.au/default.asp?idL1=853&idL2=76
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Super SA http://www.supersa.sa.gov.au/salary_sac.html
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