Project Support Officer - School Programs

Tafensw•Richmond, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

TAFE NSW is seeking a Project Support Officer to support the delivery and administration of school-based programs across the City West South West area. The role provides administrative and data management support for TVET, coordinates meetings and prepares materials, maintains accurate records, responds to enquiries, and contributes to improving systems and processes. The officer also represents TAFE NSW at careers fairs, subject selection events and other school events as required, including some after-hours work, and undertakes tasks supporting the management of student participation. The successful candidate will be an organised, proactive administrator with strong customer service, communication and relationship-building skills. They will work with diverse stakeholders, including students, parents, school leaders, external partners and internal managers, and collaborate with a geographically dispersed team. Experience in schools, education or training, or supporting projects and multi-stakeholder programs, is advantageous. This is a permanent full-time position based at one of the listed NSW locations: Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Campbelltown, Granville, Lidcombe, Macquarie Fields, Miller, Mount Druitt, Kingswood, Richmond or Wetherill Park. The role requires a valid NSW Working with Children Check before commencement. TAFE NSW will conduct a national criminal record check on the preferred applicant. Applicants must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen holding a current New Zealand passport. A talent pool valid for 18 months may be created.

Requirements

Certificate IV in a relevant discipline, or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
Excellent organisational skills and the proven ability to prioritise workflows and meet strict deadlines in a high-volume, complex environment.
A valid NSW Working with Children Check before commencing.
Eligibility to work at TAFE NSW as an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with schools’ programs in the Vocational Education and Training sector.
Experience supporting projects.
Experience working in the school, education or training sector.
Experience supporting projects, programs or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Comfort using databases and information systems such as RASP or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality administrative and data management support for TVET.
Coordinate meetings, prepare materials and support effective stakeholder engagement.
Maintain accurate records and respond to a wide range of enquiries.
Contribute to continuous improvement of systems and processes.
Represent TAFE NSW at careers fairs, subject selection events and other school events as required, including at times after hours.
Undertake tasks supporting the processes for managing student participation.