Project Support Officer

Up to 27 months full-time fixed term appointment with possibility of further term and/or permanent appointment.

Work Benefits
Our employees have access to a range of benefits including:

• Experience in project support, administration, coordination or business support roles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft 365 and digital administration skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.

About the Role
Are you highly organised, curious, proactive and looking to build your career in project management?

South Regional TAFE is establishing a new Project Management Officer (PMO) to support the delivery of major Commonwealth and State funded initiatives, including projects that will influence workforce development, industry partnerships, student success and innovation across the vocational education and training sector.

As the Project Support Officer, you will work alongside the Manager Strategic Projects and PMO as part of a small, high-performing team delivering projects of regional, state and national significance.

This is an opportunity to gain exposure to project management, governance, stakeholder engagement, research, reporting and strategic initiatives while developing valuable skills that will support your future career growth

What you’ll be doing
You will support successful project delivery by:

• Coordinating project activities and schedules across multiple projects.
• Supporting governance processes, working groups and steering committees.
• Preparing reports, meeting papers, minutes and project documentation.
• Maintaining project registers, action plans and reporting systems.
• Assisting with stakeholder engagement activities, workshops and events.
• Supporting research, evaluation and information gathering activities.
• Monitoring project milestones and reporting obligations.
• Assisting with procurement, travel and financial administration activities.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to support project outcomes.

What we’re looking for
We're seeking someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative and can bring structure to a busy environment.

You will bring:

• Experience in project support, administration, coordination or business support roles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft 365 and digital administration skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.

Qualifications in project management, business administration or a related field will be well regarded, but are not essential.

Find out about South Regional TAFE please visit our website www.southregionaltafe.wa.edu.au

How to apply
Please ensure you review the Job Description Form (attached to the advert on Jobs WA) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

To read the full advertisement and submit your application click the Applybutton at the top of this page, which will direct you to Jobs WA.

Or go to - www.jobs.wa.gov.au

We require you to submit:

• A comprehensive Resume including two professional referees
• A written application addressing the selection criteria outlined in the Job Description Form.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close Friday 4 September 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).