Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Contracts Manager

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Talent Pool opportunity to fill upcoming ongoing and temporary positions

$191,337 salary package - includes base salary ($168,598) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave

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, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

The Contracts Manager role is responsible for leading the strategic management of facilities contracted services to ensure high‑quality, compliant and value‑for‑money outcomes across TAFE NSW. Working closely with Corporate Procurement, Regional Facilities Managers and key stakeholders, you will develop and implement a coordinated contracted services management approach supported by robust processes, systems, agreements and performance measures aligned to the facilities service delivery model.

You will provide leadership in contract performance monitoring, financial oversight and continuous improvement, using data‑driven insights to inform decision‑making and optimise service delivery. The role also leads contract renewals and modifications, supports facilities teams with specialist advice, and drives consistent statewide contract management practices in a complex and evolving operating environment. With a strong focus on safety excellence, customer outcomes and people leadership, you will build high‑performing teams and ensure contracted services consistently meet operational, compliance and business requirements.

About you 

You are an experienced contract management professional with a strong track record of delivering high‑performing, compliant contract outcomes in a complex operating environment. You hold a relevant degree qualification or equivalent significant experience, along with a valid NSW Working with Children Check or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement. You bring a strategic mindset combined with a practical, outcomes‑focused approach to managing contracts that support operational and business objectives.

You have demonstrated experience managing a diverse portfolio of contracts, ensuring performance standards, compliance and value‑for‑money outcomes are consistently achieved. You are skilled in designing and implementing robust contract management governance frameworks and continuous improvement strategies, using data, insights and structured processes to lift performance, manage risk and improve service delivery outcomes across facilities or service‑based environments.

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

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

• Your current resume

• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Tell us about a time you worked collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external providers to improve contract performance or resolve service delivery issues. How did you balance stakeholder needs, customer outcomes and organisational objectives to achieve a positive result?

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

Applications close 11:55pm, Monday 29th of June, 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Peta Handley Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at peta.handley@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Mike Grehan,  Facilities Operations Manager via email at mike.grehan1@tafensw.edu.au  

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a 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 used to fill future vacancies.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

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

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