- All SA, SA, Australia

- ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

- Project and Program Management

- Full time
- Opening on: Aug 7 2026

Position Description
- Full time fixed term contract until 29 December 2028
- ASO6 salary range $102,171 - $108,071 p.a. + super
- Based at Regency campus / Kaurna Country

Why TAFESA? TAFE SA, proud winner of Training Provider of the Year in 2021, 2022 & 2024 SA State Awards and winner of the Large Training Provider of the Year 2024 National Training Awards, delivers high quality education and skills training across South Australia.

At TAFE SA, our values shape how we work — We Work As One, We Do What Matters, and We Step Up.

Learn more about our values and what it’s like to work at TAFE SA: TAFESA Values

Join an innovative team shaping job-ready students and creating life-changing opportunities. More than a job, make real impact! GO GET IT!

Your Time to Shine The National Security TAFE Centre of Excellence builds knowledge, skills, and processes to develop Australia’s sovereign capability and ensure its capacity to build sovereign manufacturing, digital and technology capabilities, and enhance and protect Australia’s national security.

The Project Officer engages with leaders and staff across the National Security, TAFE Centre of Excellence Directorate, providing administrative support, expert advice and project skills to support the Business Unit and TAFE SA’s strategic outcomes. The role is expected to work under broad guidelines to support, plan, coordinate and deliver advice related to the activities of the Centre of Excellence Directorate.

What You’ll Bring

- Experience developing, managing and delivering projects or multiple workflows in complex environments, while adapting to changing priorities and balancing operational detail with strategic objectives.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build networks, provide clear advice, reports and briefings, and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.




- Sound judgement, integrity and problem-solving skills, including the ability to handle confidential matters, analyse information, make recommendations and support shared outcomes.

What You Need to Know A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the South Australian Department of Human Services is required before employment. Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.

TAFE SA Advantage

Working at TAFE SA will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:

- Generous leave entitlements including Recreation, Sick, Long Service, Retention, Paid Parental, Family & Domestic Violence, Special and Cultural leave that supports cultural diversity and First Nations
- Purchase Annual Leave
- Salary Sacrifice / Salary Packaging options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance conditions
- Inclusive, diverse and collaborative culture
- Career development and progression
- Ongoing career development opportunities

Ready to Take the Leap? Hit that ‘Apply’ button, upload your resume, and craft a compelling criteria response (max 2 pages) answering the selection criteria detailed in the role description — let’s make this opportunity yours! All applications must be submitted online.

For enquiries, please contact Leigh Farrow – Program Manager via email at [email protected]

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement

Be you, be valued, be included. At TAFE SA, we celebrate diversity and encourage all applicants, including First Nations peoples, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need support applying? Let us know!

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Applications closing on: Aug 20 2026

📌 PROJECT OFFICER (South Australia)
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