TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Survey Management Specialist
Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)
Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) until March 2027
$131,911 - $142,056 salary package – includes base salary ($116,219 - $125,157) 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.
Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.
We invest in our people
At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
As the Survey Management Specialist, this role is responsible for managing key regulatory surveys that support quality, compliance and continuous improvement across TAFE NSW.
The role coordinates survey programs from planning and stakeholder engagement through to analysis, reporting and submission, ensuring TAFE NSW meets regulatory obligations and internal and external reporting requirements. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies, the position drives initiatives that maximise participation rates, maintain data integrity and deliver high-quality insights to support informed decision-making.
This role requires strong analytical capability and the ability to translate complex survey findings into clear, evidence-based insights and recommendations. As a subject matter expert for survey methodology, reporting and regulatory survey requirements, the position identifies opportunities to improve processes, reporting approaches and the value of survey outcomes.
Success in this role will be demonstrated through the ability to build productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, navigate competing priorities, and deliver accurate, timely and meaningful insights that support organisational objectives. Working collaboratively with stakeholders, the position promotes a customer-centric approach, upholds TAFE NSW values, and contributes to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture through ongoing professional development and effective performance management.
About You
To be successful for this position you must possess:
- A degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience in survey management, research, insights or analytics.
- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale surveys, ideally regulatory or compliance-based surveys, with a strong understanding of governance, data quality and reporting requirements.
- Strong research, analytical and report-writing skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, objective and actionable insights.
- Proven ability to engage and coordinate diverse stakeholders and working groups to improve response rates, achieve outcomes and manage competing priorities.
- A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
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, (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
- A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words each)
Targeted Question: Describe a time when you managed a large-scale survey or reporting activity with significant governance, regulatory or compliance requirements. How did you coordinate stakeholders, address challenges that emerged during the process, and ensure high-quality outcomes? What was the result?
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close at 11:55PM (AEST) on Tuesday 18 August 2026
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact David Galluccio, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at [email protected] or phone (02) 7921 2416.
Role-specific enquiries: Contact Susan Kelly Thwaites, Manager Lifecycle Insights and Experience via email at [email protected] or phone 0424 191 520.
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.
Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.
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