Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Program Manager

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Temporary Full Time until 30th June 2027

$230,530 salary package - includes base salary $203,592, 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 Program Manager is responsible for leading the project management team, along with providing overarching coordination and successful delivery of a high impact complex project within TAFE NSW. The position delivers strong governance and control of the project, including identifying interdependencies to maximise educational and organisational outcomes in line with TAFE NSW strategic priorities.

This senior role will provide the strategic leadership and direction to deliver a cohesive, enterprise‑level solution that delivers greater insight into current TAFE NSW operations and outcomes.

About you 

To be successful in this role, you will have:-

• Degree qualification in program/ project management/ finance / related field or equivalent significant experience.
• Extensive finance knowledge, ability to problem solve and connect the dots in a large complex organisation.
• Extensive experience leading and managing multiple projects at portfolio or program level on business transformation and change (or similar) across large complex business areas or organisations.
• Demonstrated high level stakeholder management skills to positively engage and collaborate on program/project management strategies.
• Strong track record of proactively resolving complex project planning issues to successfully achieve integrated and coordinated delivery.

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.

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

Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 26th July 2026

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable, (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
• Cover Letter addressing your suitability and experience for the role (MAX 1 page)
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Provide an example of when you have led a program or project with a high level of ambiguity or change within a diverse, expansive organisation. How did you handle the situation and what impact did you have in achieving a positive outcome?

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

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Ben Turner, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, via email Ben.Turner47@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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