Program Manager

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Program Manager

State-wide Opportunity, Location Negotiable

Full-time, Temporary Position until June 2027

Base Salary: $183,633 p.a. plus 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.

About the Project

The Early Childhood Education and Care Program is a collaboration between TAFE NSW, the Department of Education, and industry experts, aims to fulfil an election commitment by providing comprehensive professional development and support for Early Childhood Education and Care professionals in New South Wales. Through a three-phase approach, including workshops, online courses, and Communities of Practice, the program addresses educator needs and retention challenges while ensuring equitable community access across regional, remote and metropolitan areas via TAFE NSW campuses.

About the Role

Are you ready to take charge and drive transformative change? As a Program Manager at TAFE NSW, you will play a critical role in complex projects that redefine the way we do business.

Your mission? To steer us toward operational excellence, innovative structures, and streamlined processes.

• Visionary Leadership: Lead teams with strategic foresight towards long-term goals
• Coordinate Teams: Guide project managers, maintain governance, and harmonise efforts across TAFE NSW functions
• Drive Excellence: Oversee project components, from business cases to progress tracking, aligning with quality standards

About You

To be successful in this role you require the following:

• Qualifications: Degree qualification in program/project management/related field or equivalent significant experience
• Proven Leadership: Extensive experience leading transformative projects in complex organisations
• Stakeholder Engagement: Drive collaboration with high-level stakeholders for program success and goal alignment
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Address project planning challenges swiftly and effectively
• Governance and Quality Assurance: Implement robust measures for project excellence

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 our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

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

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Monday 22 April 2024

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

• Your current resume (PDF Format)
• Certified copies of your qualifications and transcripts (PDF Format)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Braidie Stride, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at ***************@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: contact Peter Buttenshaw, Director of Strategic Initiatives TAFE NSW via email at ***************@tafensw.edu.au

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. 

For temporary positions, you will require a visa that permits you to work in Australia. 

An eligibility list, 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.