Senior Manager Education Contract Management

About the role

TAFE NSW is looking for a Senior Manager Education Contract Management to lead a team of Contract Managers responsible for maximising the performance and value of its education contract portfolio. The role works closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to foster strong contract partnerships, support strategic growth and ensure contractual obligations are met. It covers contract governance, performance monitoring, risk management and reporting, using data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement. Location is negotiable across NSW campuses, subject to availability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of Contract Managers focused on the performance and value of the education contract portfolio
• Build strong contract partnerships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Identify opportunities to support strategic growth and ensure contractual obligations are met
• Provide leadership across contract governance, performance monitoring, risk management and reporting
• Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and improve the portfolio

Required profile

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Proven people leader with significant experience in contract management in a complex organisation
• Ability to build stakeholder relationships while balancing customer outcomes, compliance and organisational objectives
• Track record of leading high-performing teams and developing others
• Extensive experience implementing, administering and performing complex, high-value contracts in a large service delivery environment
• Knowledge of VET regulatory and compliance requirements for education and training contracts
• Valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) before starting; Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen

What we offer

• Salary package of $230,530 including base salary of $203,592, employer superannuation contribution and annual leave loading
• 35-hour week with flexible working options
• Ongoing training, professional development and wellbeing programs

To apply, submit a resume, qualifications and a 300-word response to the application question about implementing a new contract management framework. Applications close 16 November 2026.