Careers at TAFE NSW

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Project Manager

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability) 

Permanent Full-Time

$199,675 package includes base salary $176,043 per annum 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

The Project Manager position is responsible for leading the planning, organisation and control of significant complex projects and sub projects spanning the full continuum of initiation/design and implementation in relation to designated business strategies to meet project objectives, and enable TAFE NSW to achieve its strategic goals, business benefits and outcomes.

This role will also be responsible for the systems enablement stream of a large complex program that will include ICT infrastructure and supporting system changes. Day-to-day would involve risk/issue management, schedule management, project status reporting, reporting to the project control board, working with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders to ensure the execution of work required to meet the project objectives.

About You

You have prior experience managing a project through its life cycle to the end. You bring excellent communication skills and able to manage competing priorities and diverse stakeholders needs in an evolving operating environment through collaborative approach. You have strong analytical thinking along with demonstrated project management skills.

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

1. Degree qualification in project management/ related field or equivalent significant experience.
2. Strong experience in all phases of project management from design to implementation and evaluation within a complex service delivery environment.
3. Significant record of achievement delivering complex business projects in the education sector such as enrolment systems, LMS systems or similar, to achieve business or operational related objectives.
4. Demonstrated high level stakeholder management skills to positively engage and collaborate on project activities.

Highly Regarded:

• Successfully delivered end-to-end digital solutions in the education sector, driving improved learning experiences and operational efficiency from project initiation through to closure.
• Led complex projects involving specialised ICT educational equipment, ensuring seamless integration with core systems (e.g., connectivity and single sign-on) to enhance usability and reliability.
• Implemented and optimised learning management systems (LMS) or related education ecosystem applications, such as credentialing and enrolment platforms, resulting in streamlined student engagement and administration.
• Directed IT infrastructure projects, including network design and commissioning, to strengthen system performance and support organisational growth.
• Applied robust project control practices—risk and issue management, scope governance, financial forecasting, and procurement—delivering projects on time and within budget in a government environment.
• Achieved recognised professional standards through certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2, ensuring best-practice methodologies and consistent project success.

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 11:55 pm AEDT Tuesday 27th January 2026 

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

• Your current resume (in PDF format) 

• A cover letter addressing the highly regarded requirements for this role as listed above (max 1 page)

Role-specific enquiries: contact Dawie Pienaar, Director Systems Group Delivery, via email dawie.pienaar@tafensw.edu.au  

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

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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