Project Manager - Remote

Work from anywhere in Australia | Purpose driven role

Some projects deliver outputs. Ours change systems.

At BuildSkills Australia, we lead national initiatives that shape skills and workforce outcomes across the building, construction, property and water industries. As the Jobs and Skills Council (JSC), we work at the intersection of industry, government and the training system to deliver projects that have meaningful sector impact.

We are a collaborative, supportive and geographically dispersed national team, and this role can be undertaken from anywhere in Australia.

About the role

As Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of training product development and review projects, from initiation and consultation through to publication on the National Training Product Register.

You will work closely with industry stakeholders, government representatives, subject matter experts and internal teams to ensure training products are contemporary, compliant and aligned with workforce needs.

This role offers the opportunity to lead complex, nationally significant work and contribute to vocational pathways across the building, construction, property and water industries.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the planning and end-to-end delivery of training product development and review projects
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks and quality
• Implement fit-for-purpose project governance, plans and reporting
• Facilitate Technical Committees, working groups and stakeholder workshops
• Partner with Industry Engagement Leads and State Managers to plan and coordinate consultation
• Build trusted relationships with industry, government and technical stakeholders
• Prepare professional reports, briefings and presentations
• Represent BuildSkills nationally in external meetings and forums

What you’ll bring

• Strong knowledge of the Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) system, including Training Package requirements
• Significant VET sector experience
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and extended delivery timeframes
• Proven stakeholder engagement and facilitation capability
• Sound judgement and the ability to navigate diverse perspectives, competing priorities and emerging risks
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work collaboratively and deliver outcomes in a geographically dispersed environment

Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in vocational education, project management or related field.

Highly regarded: Experience developing training products and Companion Volume Implementation Guides (Training Package Organising Framework).

Why join us?

• Work from anywhere in Australia as part of a connected national team
• Make a meaningful impact through projects that shape Australia’s future workforce
• Join a supportive and collaborative culture where expertise and contribution are valued
• Access flexible working arrangements, salary packaging and professional development
• Contribute to a growing organisation where your work matters

Our values

• We make it count – Focus on what matters and create lasting impact.
• We stay connected – Listen, collaborate and build relationships.
• We do what’s right – Act with integrity, honesty and accountability.
• We work better together – Achieve more through teamwork and innovation.

BuildSkills Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

To apply, please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in joining BuildSkills Australia.