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Project Coordinator – National TAFE Network - Construction

Construction Centre of Excellence

Location: Kingswood

Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2027

$135,869 – $146,318 salary package - includes base salary ($119,706 - $128,912), 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.

About the Centres of Excellence (CoE)

The TAFE NSW Centres of Excellence bring together the Construction Centre of Excellence, the Manufacturing Centres of Excellence, and the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) Digital, a National Centre of Excellence, to support industry-led innovation, workforce development and skills excellence across priority sectors.

Through partnerships with industry, government, training providers and higher education institutions, the Centres develop and deliver industry-aligned education, applied research, and innovative workforce solutions that respond to current and emerging skills needs. Leveraging contemporary learning environments, advanced technologies and strong stakeholder networks, the Centres help build the capabilities required for the jobs of today and the future.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to support the National TAFE Network (NTN) Pre-commencement Microskills Project within the Construction Centre of Excellence. You will play a key role in supporting the development and national rollout of short online learning resources designed to help apprentices prepare for training and employment.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will coordinate project activities, engage with stakeholders across participating states and territories, and help ensure deliverables are progressed on time and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include maintaining project schedules and documentation, coordinating meetings and follow-up actions, preparing progress reports, and supporting implementation activities. You will monitor milestones, track dependencies and emerging risks, and escalate issues where required to support informed decision-making and successful project outcomes

About you 

You are an organised and proactive project professional with strong communication skills and experience coordinating projects or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. You can manage competing priorities, build effective working relationships and maintain momentum across a range of activities.

You are confident bringing together information from different sources, maintaining accurate project records and supporting timely decision-making. You take ownership of your work, exercise sound judgement, and know when to resolve issues independently and when to escalate them.

Most importantly, you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where clear communication, accountability and delivering outcomes are valued.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Degree in relevant discipline OR equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Significant experience relevant to project management and administration and exposure to project management tools and significant competency in Microsoft Excel.

Highly Regarded

• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction industry.
• Experience coordinating projects or initiatives within the vocational education and training (VET) sector.
• Experience working with apprentices or supporting apprenticeship programs, including an understanding of the Australian Apprenticeships system.

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
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Describe a project or initiative you coordinated involving multiple stakeholders. How did you communicate with stakeholders, manage priorities and monitor progress to achieve the outcome?

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

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Thursday 12 October 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Ravinder Mansfield, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email: ravinder.mansfield1@tafensw.edu.au or phone: (02) 7921 2973.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Luke Trotter, Project Manager – National TAFE Network, via email: luke.trotter@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.

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