Project Coordinator Strategic Partnerships

Location: Tighes Hill, Newcastle

Temporary Full Time until 28 February 2028

$135,869 – $146,318 salary package - includes base salary ($119,706 - $128,912), 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. 

The TAFE NSW Manufacturing Centres of Excellence (MCoE), are National Centres of Excellence, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and NSW Government under the National Skills Agreement.

MCoEs are an innovative education model to tackle the manufacturing skills challenge for NSW and Australia. Located in Western Sydney, the Hunter, and the Illawarra, each centre specialises in different areas. These include advanced manufacturing with robotics and 3D printing, supporting clean energy in net zero manufacturing and sustainable manufacturing practices, supporting the heavy manufacturing industry, and supporting new and existing workforce build the skills they need for the future. 

By partnering with other CoEs, TAFEs, universities, and industry, these nationally networked centres ensure training aligns with real-world job requirements. The MCoEs offer short courses, microskills, and will soon deliver higher apprenticeships to help individuals become job-ready or enhance their skills for future opportunities.

Learn more about this initiative by visiting TAFE NSW Manufacturing Centres of Excellence.

About the role

Join the TAFE NSW Manufacturing Centres of Excellence (MCoE) and play a key role in strengthening industry partnerships and supporting priority manufacturing initiatives across the Hunter region.

Reporting to the Strategic Partnership Manager, you will coordinate projects and program activities, build collaborative relationships with industry and education partners, and help progress initiatives that respond to regional manufacturing priorities.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining project coordination and administration with industry engagement and strategic project support. You will work proactively with internal teams and external partners to identify opportunities, coordinate activities, track progress and turn ideas into action. You will also support and, where appropriate, lead regional engagement activities that connect industry with TAFE NSW and its partners.

Your understanding of the Hunter manufacturing landscape, combined with your initiative, relationship building skills and ability to work collaboratively, will help ensure MCoE activities remain connected to industry needs and deliver meaningful outcomes for the region.

The role is based at TAFE NSW’s Tighes Hill campus, with regional travel as required, including to the MCoE campuses in Wetherill Park and Wollongong.

About You 

You are a proactive and collaborative project professional who enjoys bringing people together, building relationships and making things happen. You take initiative, identify opportunities and follow through on commitments, while working effectively with others to achieve shared outcomes.

You have a sound understanding of the Hunter’s manufacturing sector and the businesses, capabilities and priorities that shape the region You are comfortable engaging with industry and education partners, building trust with diverse stakeholders and helping translate shared priorities into practical projects and activities.

You bring strong project coordination and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate events and activities, track progress, prepare reports and keep projects moving. You are organised and solutions-focused, but equally comfortable working collaboratively on strategic initiatives and taking the lead on engagement activities when needed.

You thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve, relationships matter and success depends on initiative, adaptability and a willingness to work across organisational boundaries.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A degree in a relevant discipline OR equivalent skills, knowledge and experience in project coordination.
• Significant experience relevant to project management and administration and exposure to project management tools and significant competency in Microsoft Excel.

Highly Regarded:

• Experience in project coordination within the manufacturing industry.
• Experience supporting industry engagement, strategic partnerships or projects involving manufacturing businesses and other regional stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating or contributing to projects that address industry needs or regional economic and workforce priorities.

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 on '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
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

TARGETED QUESTION: Describe a project or initiative you coordinated or contributed to, including your role, how you worked with stakeholders to achieve a shared outcome, and the results achieved. Include how your knowledge of the Hunter manufacturing sector would support your success in this role.

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

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Tuesday 3 November 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Ravinder Mansfield, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email: ravinder.mansfield1@tafensw.edu.au or phone: (02) 7921 2973.

Role-specific enquiries:  Juliette Anich, Senior Manager Strategic Partnerships Manufacturing Centres of Excellence, via email juliette.anich@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.