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Project Manager – National TAFE Network Remote Student Support

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2029

$205,590 salary package - includes base salary $181,324, 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.   

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to oversee the National TAFE Network Remote Student Support project.

As Project Manager, you will lead the planning, development and delivery of a significant student support initiative that will help shape outcomes for learners across Australia. Leading a geographically dispersed team, you will create a highly connected and engaged workforce through structured communication, collaboration and strong leadership across virtual environments. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including TAFEs nationally through the National TAFE Network, building strong partnerships and promoting the project's progress, outcomes and benefits. The role will see you preparing high-level reports and briefings for senior executives, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and driving project outcomes from concept and design through to implementation and evaluation in a dynamic education environment.

The successful candidate must have the willingness and ability to travel to remote regional communities if required.

About you 

You are a skilled people leader and communicator with experience leading geographically dispersed teams and keeping remote workforces informed, connected and engaged. You bring strong project management experience across the full project lifecycle, combined with a sound understanding of the education sector and the critical role education support teams play in delivering successful student outcomes. Your ability to build collaborative relationships, influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with audiences ranging from frontline staff to senior executives sets you apart.

Experience working with remote and regional communities, leading virtual teams and operating within an educational environment will be highly regarded. Most importantly, you are passionate about improving outcomes for students and are comfortable representing complex initiatives to stakeholders across the broader vocational education sector.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Degree qualification in project management/ related field OR equivalent significant experience.
• Strong experience in all phases of project management from design to implementation and evaluation within a complex service delivery environment.
• Significant record of achievement delivering complex business focused (non-technology based) projects to achieve business or operational related objectives.
• Demonstrated high level stakeholder management skills to positively engage and collaborate on project activities.

Highly Regarded:

• Experience working within an educational environment.
• Experience working with remote and regional communities.
• Experience leading geographical dispersed teams. 

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 an educational project or initiative you have supported in a regional or remote setting. How did you manage competing priorities, adapt to change, collaborate with stakeholders, and achieve positive outcomes for students, staff, and teaching teams?

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

Applications close 11:55pm AEST Monday 21 September 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 Matt McAllister, Senior Manager Specialist Learning Spaces, via email: Matthew.McAllister@tafensw.edu.au or phone: 0409 783 397.

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.

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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