TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Contract officer

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Temporary Full Time until 17 September 2027

$145,605 – $160,719 salary package - includes base salary ($128,284 - $141,600), plus employer’s contribution to 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.

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.

About the role

This is a full-time parental leave cover opportunity through to September 2027.

The Contract Officer is responsible for coordinating the implementation of delivery of international offshore education contracts and providing support to ensure contract performance and compliance with standards set by regulatory bodies.

In this role, you will monitor, review and report on contract performance for international offshore contracts to ensure outcomes, KPIs and compliance requirements are met and ensure the policy implementation, planning and development of programs meet contract outcomes and compliance requirements for programs.

You will also provide expert advice and support to stakeholders on contract outcomes,



performance targets and other compliance matters to ensure compliance requirements are met and contract outcomes are optimised.

About you

You are a relationship-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment and can confidently work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. With strong communication and influencing skills, you can translate complex information into explicit advice, build trust quickly and collaborate effectively to achieve shared outcomes. You bring a proactive, solutions-focused mindset, sound judgement and a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service. Highly organised and adaptable, you can manage competing priorities, navigate challenges with confidence and maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement and achieving results.

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Degree in relevant discipline and equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
- High level planning and analytical skills along with well-developed problem solving skills and the ability to manage and implement innovative solutions as well as addressing specific challenges.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply.



If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Sunday 11 October 2026

Additional Information

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries

Contact Ravinder Mansfield, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email: or phone: .

Role-specific enquiries

Contact Soohee Jung, Contract Manager via email

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit the 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.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and 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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