TAFE SA
Job reference: 841236
Location: 5010 - REGENCY PARK
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Full time ongoing contract
• ASO7 salary range $108,109 - $116,864 p.a. + super
• Based at Regency campus / Kaurna Country
• View: Role Description

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. 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 Lead Applications – Functional is responsible for leading and managing the strategic planning, delivery and evaluation of IT application support programs and services. The role leads a high performing functional team in the delivery of complex application support functions, coordinates and undertakes Team workload management functions and provides expert advice to the resolution of escalated issues and risks.

What You’ll Bring

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. You can confidently tailor your communication to suit technical and non‑technical audiences, translating complex concepts into clear, outcome‑focused messages that highlight value and benefits.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving capability, with demonstrated experience proactively identifying, researching and analysing complex issues, risks and emerging business opportunities. You can develop practical, well‑considered solutions that deliver strong outcomes for customers, users and the organisation.
• Significant leadership experience managing and coaching multi‑disciplinary BAU ICT application support teams. You bring a strong people‑leadership focus, including performance management, capability development and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and customer service.
• Extensive experience operating within ITIL service management environments, ensuring consistent adherence to SLAs, service targets and governance requirements while balancing competing priorities and maintaining service stability.

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 2 pages) aligned to the selection criteria in the role description — let’s make this opportunity yours! All applications must be submitted online.

All applications must be submitted online.

For enquiries, please contact Alistair Pleasant – Technology Manager, Applications via email at Alistair.pleasant@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: 28/04/2026 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.