Project Officer

Tafe Nsw; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Flexible working options

Professional development

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

TAFE NSW is building a Talent Pool for future Project Officer opportunities across statewide locations in 2026 and 2027. The role supports delivery of key projects, coordinating activities and monitoring progress to drive strategic outcomes.

You will work with a range of stakeholders, applying strong planning and analytical skills to find practical solutions and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of key projects to drive strategic outcomes for TAFE NSW.
• Coordinate project activities, monitor progress and report on milestones.
• Contribute to practical solutions that support successful project delivery.

Skills

Planning

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

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.

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.

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 [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Jason Coram, Acting, Manager Strategic Programs, via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone].

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.