Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Senior Project Officer – Talent Management and Acquisition

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Temporary full-time opportunity until 30 June 2027

$149,973 - $165,541 salary package - includes base salary ($132,132 - $145,848), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

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

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of strategic talent acquisition projects that support organisational priorities, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across the function.

Working collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, you will drive initiatives that enhance recruitment services, improve customer outcomes and strengthen the capability and effectiveness of the Talent Management and Acquisition function.

You will be responsible for leading projects from inception through to implementation and evaluation, monitoring progress, managing risks and issues, and providing data-driven insights, reporting and recommendations to support informed decision-making and the successful delivery of meaningful business outcomes.

About you 

You have experience delivering projects within a recruitment or human resources function and bring strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills. You can identify opportunities for improvement and develop practical, fit-for-purpose solutions. Experience working within the public sector will be highly regarded.

You'll love this role if you:

• Enjoy driving change, continuous improvement and achieving outcomes through collaboration.
• Have strong project management, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within tight timeframes.
• Are confident building relationships, engaging senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes across diverse teams.
• Enjoy analysing information, solving problems and developing practical solutions to complex challenges.

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
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question:

Describe a project you have led that improved a service or process across a talent function. What was the challenge, how did you develop and implement your solution, and what impact did it have on the customer experience?

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

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Sunday 8 November 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:  Contact Linda Dewbery, Talent Acquisition Advisor, 02 7921 5811 or via email at Linda.Dewbery1@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Skye Bryce, Talent Acquisition Manager, 02 7921 7388 or via email at skye.bryce@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.

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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