PROJECT MANAGER – DEFENCE PROJECTS

• Full time fixed term contract until 30 June 2027

• ASO8 salary range $125,649 - $130,392 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. 

The Project Manager is responsible for providing project management and leadership for the delivery of agreed upon defence project business outcomes within budget and schedule. Achieve project success by overseeing the planning, designing, delivery and closing of the project while monitoring and reporting on project status all under an established governance framework.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven high level leadership skills to effectively manage a multi-faceted, complex and sensitive projects and deal with competing pressures and tight timeframes, manage contracts and identify and assess risks.

• Proven ability to prioritise and manage a multi-disciplinary project team and related resources, influence and maintain commercial standards of operation, use lateral and creative thinking and exercise sound judgement to make decisions and solve problems.

• Well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to consult and liaise collaboratively with project stakeholders, respond effectively to the requirements of a diverse client base, identify and analyse conflict and successfully negotiate on complex and sensitive issues

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

Perks & Benefits

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?

Click "Apply" - we’re excited to hear from you! Share your resume and a response to the selection criteria outlined in the role description (maximum two pages). All applications must be submitted online.

For enquiries, please contact Nick Howie – Director, National Security TAFE Centre of Excellence via email at [email protected] 

Applications close: 18 June 2026 at 11:45pm

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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