Project Support Officer

$110,972 - $119,506 salary package - includes base salary ($97,771 - $105,290), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

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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.

The Project Support Officer position is responsible for providing support activities to assist in the efficient and effective operations of the planning and implementation of business objectives.

The role will provide broad ranging administrative and project management support to the Strategic Plan Initiative 2.2.1 New Delivery Model project team. This includes assisting in the development and implementation of team processes and tools; supporting a range of operational tasks related to the implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of Education Delivery Model pilots; and project records management and progress reporting.

The Project Support Officer will also provide generalist administrative support including: secretariat; minuting meetings; travel and accommodation; and project presentations in order to enable the team and to support the team’s performance.

You have impeccable communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to gain support and negotiate effectively at all levels of the organisation. You have excellent organisation, records management and administrative skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced and complex environment.

Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.

High level skills to use a range of computer based software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Outlook

Demonstrated experience providing administrative and/or project support in a corporate environment

Previous track record of continuous improvement of administrative processes and systems in order to maximise team efficiency whilst ensuring consistency of practice and adherence to quality protocols

Previous experience with project management and reporting tools, particularly Jira

Experience with educational delivery administrative processes and systems

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

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.

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. 300 words)

Describe your experience in the development and implementation of new or improved processes to maximise team efficiency and quality outcomes. Please provide specific examples and outline your role in the process implementation.

Role-specific enquiries: Contact Sally Brownlow, Director Optimisation, Delivery Model via email Sally.Brownlow@tafensw.edu.au

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Shweta Yadav, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email Shweta.yadav@tafensw.edu.au or phone +61 2 7921 2961

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 maybe 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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