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Assistant Program Manager (Asset Replacement Program)

TAFE Manager Level 1

Location Negotiable (within Greater Sydney Region)

Permanent Full-time

Total Remuneration Package $172,772 (Package includes base salary of $153,590.00 p.a plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)

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 and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, a 38 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

As a key member of the TAFE NSW Infrastructure Delivery Team within the Asset Renewal Program, the Assistant Program Manager, is responsible for coordinating the successful delivery of high impact complex capital works projects for major infrastructure replacements. This position renews existing infrastructure to enable contemporary and flexible learning across the state, creating new, modern and state-of the art infrastructure to accommodate future enrolment growth and improve the student learning experience. In this role you will oversee the delivery of an assigned program of capital works and related projects, in collaboration with external project managers and design consultants, ensuring outcomes align with the originating brief and meet stakeholder expectations and customer requirements.

About You 

We're seeking someone with a wealth of experience under your belt where you'll effortlessly manage and deliver multiple intricate projects in live environments. Your ability to communicate openly, pay attention to the smallest details, and implement structured project planning will be pivotal in ensuring successful outcomes for our stakeholders.

You bring more than just experience to the table; your academic background in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Program Management, coupled with hands-on involvement in delivering Capital Works programs or related projects, sets you apart. You've honed your skills through navigating various project phases – from initial scoping and design to evaluation and seamless implementation. But what truly distinguishes you is your proven track record of fostering strong stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Join our team and enjoy:

• Exciting challenges in a stimulating environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Negotiable location within Greater Sydney Area (Subject to campus availability)

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of our industry.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

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

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday 5th May 2024

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Response to the targeted question below when prompted within the application process (500 words max)

Targeted Question: Describe your involvement in project management across all phases, from design inception to evaluation and implementation, particularly within complex service delivery environments. Please provide specific examples of projects you've managed.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Ashar Siddiqui via email ashar.siddiqui1@tafensw.edu.au or call 02 7921 2741.    

Role-specific enquiries: contact Investment Program Manager ARP, Stephen Owen via email stephen.owen9@tafensw.edu.au.

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

For ongoing positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. 

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.

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