TAFE SA
Job reference: 713649
Location: 5042 - TONSLEY
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Work Arrangements: Full time long-term contract for up to 12 months
ASO8 salary range $121,107 - $125,679 p.a. + super
Based at Tonsley campus / Kaurna Country
View: Role Description

The Opportunity

The Business Operations Manager works under broad direction, leads a team, applies a very high level of discipline knowledge while undertaking complex project or specialist work. The Business Operations Manager provides service of critical importance to a TAFE SA faculty, or correlated workgroups. The incumbent plans, organises, directs and evaluates to determine goals and priorities within the framework of the corporate objectives of TAFE SA. This role requires a capacity for original thinking, creativity and the exercise of significant levels of independent judgement. The role is predominantly operational.

What We’re Looking For

Experience in actively influencing workforce effectiveness, including managing performance of a business area & team.
Proven ability to prepare high level/sensitive written materials and present and influence stakeholders at varying levels.
Demonstrated success in managing a quality client service to achieve workgroup goals/objectives through the management of competing priorities.
Experience in compliance with legislation/policy and ability to interpret and apply processes.

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.

Why TAFE SA?

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. Join an innovative team shaping job-ready students and creating life-changing opportunities. More than a job, make real impact! GO GET IT!

Perks & Benefits

Life at TAFE SA comes with perks you’ll love:

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 Shape the Future?

Click ‘Apply’, we’re excited to hear from you! Share your resume and a short selection criteria response (max 2 pages).

For enquiries, please contact Justin Busse – Faculty Dean, Construction Trades via email at justin.busse@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 close: 18/12/2025 11:45 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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