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About Us

As Tasmania’s publicly owned training provider, TasTAFE is a vital contributor to the prosperity of the state’s economy through supporting jobs and employment and the economic resilience of our businesses and industry. With a focus on practical, real-life learning, we work hard to ensure the training our learners receive is industry relevant and we provide real industry skills that are highly valued by employers.

The Role

The Project Lead is responsible for coordinating, planning and delivering vocational education and training projects that support TasTAFE's strategic priorities and national training initiatives.

Working closely with the National TAFE Network (NTN) Hub and key internal and external stakeholders, the role leads the implementation of projects aligned with the National TAFE Network Implementation Plan for Tasmania. The Project Lead will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and achieve outcomes that meet the requirements of regulators, government agencies and industry partners.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Industry Engagement, this role plays an important part in driving innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement across TasTAFE while contributing to the organisation's long-term strategic objectives.

This is a fixed-term opportunity for two years, working 0.6 FTE (44.1 hours per fortnight), with a flexible statewide location.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver assigned vocational education and training projects using contemporary project management methodologies.
• Develop, implement and monitor project plans, milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate with managers and staff across TasTAFE to coordinate project activities and achieve agreed outcomes.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with government, industry, community and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, risks and resource requirements to support successful delivery.
• Prepare reports, briefings and presentations for Steering Committees, Executive, Board and other governance groups.
• Ensure project activities align with organisational priorities, regulatory requirements and funding obligations.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and collaboration across TasTAFE.

What You Bring

•  Demonstrated experience coordinating and delivering complex projects, preferably within vocational education, training or a related sector.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and build productive working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports and presenting to diverse audiences.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to identify opportunities and develop practical solutions.
• Experience leading consultation processes and contributing to organisational decision-making.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability.
• Commitment to sustainable business practices, workplace wellbeing and safe work practices.

Desirable

• Experience delivering projects within the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.
• Relevant qualifications or professional experience in project management.

A current Working with Vulnerable People registration, or the ability to obtain prior to commencement.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At TasTAFE, we encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and members of the LGBTIQ+ community.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexibility. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity in our community, and we are committed to building a culture we are all proud of.

Ask us how we can make this role flexible to suit you.

Join TasTAFE

If you think this could be the opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply by submitting a current copy of your resume which outlines your skills and experience (you do not need to include a cover letter). To be eligible, you must have the right to work in Australia.

Candidate screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know during selection. For more information regarding this opportunity, please call TasTAFE on 1300 655 307 and ask to speak to a member of the Talent Team.

Applications for this role close at 11:55 pm on 15th June 2026

TasTAFE is determined to create a positive application experience for all candidates.

We are committed to provide application outcomes via phone or email in a timely manner to all candidates.

TasTAFE prioritises Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and cultural well-being of children, youth, and Aboriginal individuals.