Careers at TAFE NSW
Manager Strategic Projects
Join Us as a Manager Strategic Projects! Five full-time, 12-month opportunities available for experienced leaders to drive impactful initiatives within the Education Enablement Strategic Projects team.
Manager Strategic Projects
5 x Temporary Full-Time Opportunities (12 months)
Total Remuneration Package $184,818 includes a base salary of $163,687 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.
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, and depending on your role, a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
We currently have multiple opportunities (5 x Full Time Temporary; 12-months) available for experienced leaders to be a part of the Education Enablement Strategic Projects team as Manager Strategic Projects.
These include below and location is subject to campus accommodation availability.
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Manager Strategic Projects – TVET Sydney (City East & City South)
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Manager Strategic Projects – TVET Hunter & Central Coast
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Manager Strategic Projects – TVET South Coast
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Manager Strategic Projects – School Based Apprentices and Trainees - State-wide Opportunity
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Manager Strategic Projects – Alternate Pathways and Programs - State-wide Opportunity
A Talent Pool, valid for 18 months, may also be created via this recruitment to support future temporary and permanent requirements for this role.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing leadership and strategic advice on the coordination and implementation of major teaching and learning projects for the business unit. This team has a focus on leading the implementation of a range of school's programs.
Working with senior leadership and key stakeholders, the Manager Strategic Projects will lead the development and implementation of projects and initiatives that support schools programs. This includes building strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, providing high quality customer service, execution of operational plans and quality assurance practices that ensure compliance with aligned contracts. This role will also be responsible for evaluating and refining frameworks to drive efficiency, effectiveness and continuous improvement across all initiatives.
These roles will also include some travel as per business and team requirements to support role responsibilities.
About you
You’ll love this role if you:
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Are a strong and inspiring people leader who brings out the best in your team
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Take pride in delivering exceptional customer service
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Understand the value of engaging stakeholders and building lasting relationships
To be successful in this role, you will have:-
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Degree qualification in related field or experience skills, knowledge and experience.
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Demonstrated experience in managing large projects.
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High level interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills with the ability to manage the relationships with a range of senior internal and external staff and stakeholders.
Highly Regarded
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Experience working with schools programs in the Vocational Education and Training sector
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 the Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday 3rd August 2025
To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:
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Your current resume
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Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
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Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)
Targeted Question
Describe a time when you had a significant impact on a team you were leading through change. What was the context and your role, what were the objectives and risks, and how did you manage the people? What was challenging for you?
Role-specific enquiries: contact Karen Burnell, Program Manager, via email karen.burnell@tafensw.edu.au
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Shweta Yadav via email shweta.yadav@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.
To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
A Talent Pool, 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 TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.
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Thank you for your interest in a career of life-changing impact with TAFE NSW.
