PROJECT MANAGER - DEFENCE PROJECTS

TAFE SA
Job reference: 858446
Location: 5010 - REGENCY PARK
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Full time fixed term contract until 30 June 2027
• 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 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 nick.howie@tafesa.edu.au

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 close: 24/09/2026 11:45 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.