PROJECT MANAGER
- Accountable for the development and delivery of capital works projects.
- Engage in project research, planning, delivery, and closure while monitoring project status.
- Manage consultants in a construction environment and ensure compliance with governance arrangements.
TAFE SA
Job reference: 856426
Location: 5010 - REGENCY PARK
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Full time ongoing position
- ASO6 salary range $105,747 - $111,854 p.a. + super
- Based at Regency campus / Kaurna Country
- View: Role Description
Why TAFESA?
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.
At TAFE SA, our values shape how we work — We Work As One, We Do What Matters, and We Step Up.
Learn more about our values and what it’s like to work at TAFE SA: TAFESA Values
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Your Time to Shine
The Project Manager is accountable for the development and delivery of capital works projects via the utilisation of detailed project management activities. Successful outcomes will be achieved by engaging in and overseeing project research activities, business case development, stakeholder consultation, project planning, designing, project delivery and project closure while monitoring and reporting on project status to comply with agreed governance arrangements.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience in the development and management of a range of capital projects in line with construction under the Government construction procurement policy and project implementation which includes preparing project plans, project briefs, business cases, briefing papers, project documentation as well as reporting on project progression.
- Proven experience in managing a range of consultants in a construction environment including architects, engineers, building contractors and other asset management and construction professionals in order to implement capital works.
- 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.
- Appropriate qualifications in Project Management or a similar discipline is essential
- Qualifications in Building and Construction or a similar discipline is highly desirable
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.
TAFE SA Advantage
Working at TAFE SA will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:
- 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 Take the Leap?
Hit that ‘Apply’ button, upload your resume, and craft a compelling criteria response (max 2 pages) aligned to the selection criteria in the role description — let’s make this opportunity yours! All applications must be submitted online.
For enquiries, please contact Andrew Elson – Senior Program Manager, Campus Infrastructure via email at andrew.elson@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: 14/09/2026 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.
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