We value the contribution of each employee and understand they underpin our reputation and enhance our contribution to the wider community. Institute staff members make enormous contributions to the communities in which they live. Integral to our regional mission is the responsibility of all our staff to participate in the social and cultural development of the East Gippsland region – an environment where the TAFE Institute is one of very few community assets available to do so.

At Advance TAFE we pride ourselves on our approach and commitment to all aspects of human resource management and development. We know that our staff are drivers of innovation and responsiveness. Excellence in what we deliver and how we do it sets us apart from our competitors.

The Executive Team endeavours to ensure that systems, processes and support structures are in place to enable staff to do their job to the highest possible standard. Our commitment to our staff is a key focus of our Strategic Direction Statement 2009–2018:

• providing professional development opportunities for our staff so that they will be in demand by industry and are valued for their educational expertise and technical currency
• providing flexible employment arrangements which permit seamless movement in and out of industry
• celebrating diversity so that our staff are proud to work for Advance TAFE and are credible, creative and happy
• building staff capability in new and emerging learning technologies
• promoting a workplace which is exciting, interesting, supportive and provides new challenges for staff.