Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Infrastructure Program Director

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Temporary full-time opportunity until 21st December 2029

$245,523 salary package - includes base salary ($216,315), 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, 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 role sits within TAFE Infrastructure NSW and reports directly into the Director Infrastructure Delivery. As the Infrastructure Program Director for Significant Projects you have an outstanding opportunity to lead, manage and direct a small team of program managers across the state.

With a focus on leading, mentoring and collaborating within the team and across the business, you will ensure that outcomes align with the originating brief and meet stakeholder expectations and customer requirements. With your team you will identify opportunities for governance and procurement efficiencies, and effectively manage construction contracts to deliver quality infrastructure outcomes for TAFE NSW.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will be experienced in leading and implementing multiple Infrastructure programs across a large, complex, multi-site business. Superior communication skills will be essential to ensure effective stakeholder engagement/management, and to foster strong support for the adoption of change initiatives. You have strong financial management skills to manage large programs of capital works, including relevant reporting requirements. A high performing leader, you will promote a collaborative approach in the program teams. Your ability to persuade, motivate and influence others with a fair and considered approach will be key to your success.

Essential Requirements:

1. Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Architecture, Program Management, Project Management or Engineering or relevant significant experience in a related field.
2. Extensive experience in projects of significant size and complexity.
3. Demonstrated experience providing leadership across portfolio areas in context of change.
4. Strong strategic planning skills and commercial acumen applied to property investment/capital works.
5. Strong experience and demonstrated capability to manage diverse stakeholder issues within a complex service delivery environment.

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

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

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

• Your current resume; and
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Describe your experience in leading a cohesive program management team through complex challenges with numerous internal and external stakeholders who have competing objectives.

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

Applications close Sunday 15th November 2026 11:55pm (AEDT)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
Contact Kayla Smith Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at kayla.smith64@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: 
Contact Tom Ryan, Director Infrastructure Delivery via email tom.ryan23@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.

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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