Special Project Coordinator

Tafe Nsw; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

35-hour week

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking a Special Project Coordinator across NSW, responsible for high‑level project coordination, business support and visa requirements across the organisation. The role reports to the Director of Workplace Relations and will involve researching workforce analyses, stakeholder engagement, and governance development to ensure compliant implementation.

Anticipated start in late January or early February 2027.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in related field or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Significant experience relevant to project management and administration and exposure to project management tools.
• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level project coordination, business support and subject matter expertise to support strategic initiatives across TAFE NSW.
• Lead research, analysis and stakeholder consultation to identify risks, opportunities and operational requirements relating to working visa requirements across TAFE NSW.
• Coordinate development and implementation of frameworks, processes, guidelines and governance for managing visa requirements across TAFE NSW.

Skills

Project management

Administration

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Special Project Coordinator

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) 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

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 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

Reporting to the Director of Workplace Relations, the role is responsible for delivering high‑level project coordination, business support and subject matter expertise to support the successful development and delivery of strategic initiatives across TAFE NSW. The position plays a critical role in leading research, analysis and stakeholder consultation to identify risks, opportunities and operational requirements relating to working visa requirements across TAFE NSW.

Key project deliverables include conducting workforce and labour market analysis, benchmarking practices across the vocational education and public sector environment, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, identifying legislative, industrial and policy considerations, and developing recommendations to support strategic decision‑making. The role is also responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of frameworks, processes, guidelines and governance arrangements that support a consistent and compliant approach to the management of working visa requirements across TAFE NSW.

Please note, we are anticipating the start date for this role to be sometime in late‑January or early February 2027.

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• Degree qualification in related field or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Significant experience relevant to project management and administration and exposure to project management tools and significant competency in Microsoft Excel
• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).

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.

Targeted Question:

Describe a situation where you were required to deliver a significant business improvement, project outcome or organisational initiative. What steps did you take to ensure successful delivery?

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

Applications close 11:55pm (AEDT) Tuesday 17 November 2026

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Role-specific enquiries: contact Julian Oliveux, Director of Workplace Relations, via email at [e-mail]

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.

An eligibility list, 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.