Project Lead – SWITCH Project

Hobart, Tasmania | 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract

Lead a high-impact project helping to shape Tasmania's future Electrical workforce

Are you an experienced Project Lead who thrives on bringing people together to deliver meaningful outcomes?

NECA Education & Careers is seeking a motivated and collaborative Project Lead to lead the delivery of the SWITCH (Supporting Workforce into Training and Capability Horizon) Project in Tasmania. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant industry initiative that supports workforce development, capability building and training pathways in the Electrotechnology industry across the state.

Reporting to the State Manager – Tasmania, you will coordinate project planning, stakeholder engagement, implementation, governance, reporting and continuous improvement activities to ensure successful project delivery.

About the Role

As Project Lead, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of the SWITCH Project and supporting related initiatives that contribute to workforce development and operational readiness.

Key responsibilities include:

Project Planning and Delivery

Lead project milestones, schedules, budgets and success measures

Establish governance frameworks, reporting processes and decision-making pathways

Monitor project progress and provide status updates and recommendations

Coordinate delivery across multiple stakeholders to ensure alignment and accountability

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong relationships with industry, educators, subject matter experts and external partners

Facilitate workshops, consultation activities and decision-making forums

Navigate competing priorities and support collaborative solutions

Implementation and Continuous Improvement

Monitor project outcomes and implementation effectiveness

Gather feedback and evaluation data to drive continuous improvement

Support successful adoption of project initiatives and deliverables

Budget, Risk and Reporting

Manage project budgets, procurement activities and vendor relationships

Prepare reports, briefs and recommendations for executive and governance groups

Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Business or a related discipline

Demonstrated experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills

Excellent communication, facilitation and negotiation capabilities

Experience managing project budgets, governance and risk frameworks

Strong organisational skills with the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority

Experience using project management methodologies and tools

Desirable:

Agile and/or PRINCE2 certification

Essential:

Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Employee) or ability to obtain

Apply Now

If you are a proactive Project Lead who enjoys delivering meaningful projects and building strong stakeholder relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your application including your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

If you would like further information about the role, please contact [email protected]