Full time fixed term contract until 30 June ****
ASO8 salary range $130,046 - $134,956 p.a. + super
Based at Regency campus / Kaurna Country
View: Role Description
The Opportunity
TAFE SA is seeking a Project Manager to lead key strategic training delivery projects supporting South Australia's industrial capability through the development of a skilled and experienced defence industry workforce.
As Project Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of complex defence projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time and within budget.
You'll oversee the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through to delivery and close-out, while providing clear leadership, governance, stakeholder engagement, and project performance reporting.
What We're Looking For
Lead complex, high-profile defence projects, delivering outcomes on time, within budget, and to the highest standards
Inspire and manage multidisciplinary teams, balancing competing priorities while driving project success
Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners, influencing outcomes and resolving complex challenges
Develop and implement project strategies, business cases, plans, and governance frameworks that support organisational objectives
Apply modern project management, risk, procurement, and quality assurance practices to achieve exceptional results
Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Security Clearance
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.
Why TAFE SA?
TAFE SA, proud winner of Training Provider of the Year in ****,



**** & **** SA State Awards and winner of the Large Training Provider of the Year **** National Training Awards, delivers high quality education and skills training across South Australia.
Join an innovative team shaping job-ready students and creating life-changing opportunities.
More than a job, make real impact!
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Perks & Perks
Life at TAFE SA comes with perks you'll love:
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 professional development opportunities
Ready to Shape the Future?
For enquiries, please contact Nick Howie - Director, National Security TAFE Centre of Excellence via email at ******
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.
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📌 Project Manager - Defence Projects (South Australia)
🏢 Tafesa
📍 South Australia