3 Days Left: Project Officer

Overview

Permanent full-time appointment.

South Metropolitan TAFE is an industry and community-focused organisation with a driving commitment to high quality training and development. With several training centres and campuses spread across Perth's East and South Metropolitan suburbs, the TAFE offers nationally recognised qualifications, developed and endorsed by industry, at a local, state and national level, and to an increasing number of international students.

We are an equal opportunity employer who is committed to supporting and building a culturally diverse workforce and workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the role

The Project Officer contributes to the oversight of a commercial project’s contract management, reporting, and evaluation framework, collaborating with stakeholders and service providers to ensure the project’s deliverables and deadlines are met with efficiency and effectiveness. This position supports the project team and Manager with contract management requirements and will manage curriculum documents for stakeholders to assess credit arrangements and facilitate information sharing for various initiatives.

Responsibilities

- Support contract management requirements for a commercial project, including oversight of management, reporting, and evaluation frameworks.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and service providers to ensure deliverables and deadlines are met.
- Manage curriculum documents for stakeholders to assess credit arrangements and facilitate information sharing for initiatives.
- Coordinate multiple tasks effectively and communicate with stakeholders to ensure project quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and attributes

- Experience in managing or supporting commercial projects with a focus on quality management and continuous improvement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools and familiarity with digital technologies and modern project management practices.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and communicate confidently with stakeholders.

Work Benefits

- Salary packaging/sacrifice facility
- 12% employer superannuation contribution
- Deferred salary scheme – receive 80% salary for four years with the fifth year as a paid sabbatical leave from the workplace
- Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years
- Fifteen days personal leave
- Four weeks annual leave with option to accrue ten additional days each year
- Paid parental leave – 18 weeks
- Flexible working hours
- Various employee health and wellness initiatives and benefits

Ready to Apply

Please refer to the Job Description Form for full position details and the Application Information, as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.

Advertised Vacancy Reference Number: SMG145.25S

Application information

Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit:

- A comprehensive resume including two professional referees
- A written application addressing the selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF (in no more than three pages)

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, contact Establishment and Recruitment on (08) 9203 3735.

Other conditions and eligibility

Eligibility for employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Department of Education Criminal Clearance. If this position involves contact with children, the recommended occupant will also be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Card.

To be eligible for appointment applicants must have a working visa (for fixed term contract appointments) or permanent residency (for permanent appointments).

This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next 12 months.

Should no suitable applicant be identified, or an offer declined, the panel may search for further applicants beyond the closing date.

Please note: The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close Monday 6 October 2025 at 4:00pm (WST).

Attachments and role details

Attachments may include: JDF PDF and Application Information Pack. See also position identifiers below.

Position details

Position Title: Project Officer (Defence)

Agency: South Metropolitan TAFE

Salary Level: 5, $105,167 - $114,938 pa, PSCSAA

Location: Fremantle

Unit/Division: Defence Centre of Excellence

Branch: Defence Engagements

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Position No.: 20002646

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