Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Project Officer - Talent Pool

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Talent Pool opportunity to fill future ongoing and temporary positions

$114,301 – $123,092 salary package - includes base salary ($100,704 – $108,449), 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

We are building a Talent Pool for future Project Officer opportunities across our statewide locations in 2026 and 2027.

As a Project Officer, you will support the delivery of key projects that help drive strategic outcomes for TAFE NSW. Working with a range of stakeholders, you'll coordinate project activities, monitor progress and contribute to solutions that support successful project delivery.

About you 

You are a highly organised professional with strong planning, analytical and communication skills. You enjoy working collaboratively, managing competing priorities and finding practical solutions to project challenges.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Strong planning and analytical skills, with the ability to support project delivery and address implementation challenges.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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. 500 words)

Targeted Question: Describe a project you have supported or delivered. What was your role, how did you engage with stakeholders, and what was the outcome?

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

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Monday 23 November 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Charlotte Wade, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at charlotte.wade10@tafensw.edu.au  or phone 02 79214692.

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Jason Coram, Acting, Manager Strategic Programs, via email at Jason.coram4@tafensw.edu.au or phone 0460 888 379.

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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