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TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Professional Officer

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Temporary Full Time until January 2028

$205,807 salary package - includes base salary ($181,324) 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.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.

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

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive professional to provide high-level executive, project and business support within the Office of the Managing Director at TAFE NSW.

In this influential role, you will support the Managing Director by delivering a broad range of executive support services and specialised advice that contribute to the achievement of TAFE NSW’s strategic and operational objectives.

You will coordinate executive communications, manage competing priorities, prepare strategic briefings and reports, and contribute to projects and initiatives. Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting effective decision-making, driving outcomes and ensuring the smooth operation of a fast-paced executive office.

About you

You hold a relevant qualification or equivalent experience and have a proven background in executive support, business management or project coordination within a complex environment. You are an exceptional communicator with strong organisational, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills, capable of managing competing priorities, maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced setting. Your ability to provide strategic support, coordinate projects and build effective relationships will see you thrive in this role.

To be successful in this role, you will also hold a current Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description

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.

To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Senior leaders rely on accurate information to make informed decisions. Describe how you gather, analyse and present information to support executive decision-making, particularly when dealing with complex or competing priorities.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Monday, 23rd of November, 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Peta Handley, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at Peta.Handley@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Ross Manford, A/ Director Agency Alignment & Integration, via email at Ross.Manford1@tafensw.edu.au

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

A talent pool, 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.