About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. TAFE Queensland been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2023 Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies.

By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

Your Opportunity

As a Vocational Placement Officer you will be responsible for providing support and guidance to Region students, both domestic and international, with a focus on assisting students to enter the workforce through initiatives/opportunities with host employers.

This is a fixed-term temporary opportunity and it reports to the Operational Supervisor.

The position will be based primarily at one of our Region's four locations (Acacia Ridge, Alexandra Hills, Eagle Farm and Bracken Ridge) however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.

Key Responsibilities

• the preparation of vocational placement agreements and associated documentation, including ensuring that appropriate insurance coverage is in place, where required;
• maintaining comprehensive and accurate records of vocational placement arrangements, including storage and maintenance of documentation in accordance with established records management procedures and protocols;
• the preparation of reports, planning documentation and other written correspondence relevant to the vocational placement arrangements; and
• monitoring student vocational placement progression, identifying any relevant concerns, proposing workable solutions and maximising program occupancy to deliver a high level of efficiency in vocational placement for the Region.

• Contribute to the success of cultural change within the organisation through promoting and modelling SkillsTech’s core values and Agreed Behaviours and the established TAFE Queensland values of Working Together, Focussing on our Customer, Taking Responsibility, Showing Initiative, and Safety First.
• Co-ordinate vocational placement arrangements for domestic and international students through liaison with potential host employers, including proactively seeking and capitalising on new vocational placement/work experience prospects throughout the local and broader community.
• Liaise directly with Region domestic and international students to identify suitable vocational placement opportunities, ensuring alignment with educational requirements and individual student needs, and undertake a range of associated administrative tasks including:
• Provide administrative support during compliance related activities and provide input into the development of region-specific action plans and strategies as they relate to the activity of vocational placement.
• Liaise with relevant Government Departments and agencies regarding visa requirements, and changes to legislation relevant to vocational placement for international students.
• Build and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships, both within the Region and across TAFE Queensland, working collaboratively with fellow Vocational Placement Officers to build capacity, capability and a consistent TAFE Queensland approach to vocational placement.
• Assist and support employees within the EDS team to appropriately assess individual student and employer suitability and ensure that EDS team members are kept informed of changes to policies and/or procedures related to vocational placement/work experience.
• Utilise a range of software applications and student management systems (SMS, Celcat and Pathways) to perform the administrative functions throughout the domestic and international training lifecycle based on educational delivery requirements.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through active participation in the development and review of business processes, documentation and practices as they relate to vocational placement/work experience.
• Proactively participate in local Performance Planning and Development (PPD) processes, seeking opportunities for self-development and contributing to the development of the team through knowledge sharing and the provision of support, guidance and collaboration.

How you will be assessed

1. Sound knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, legislative frameworks and/or policies and procedures as they relate to the activity of vocational placement for domestic and international students.
2. Well-developed interpersonal, communication and customer service skills as evidenced by a record of achievement in liaising with students, employers and Government departments/agencies.
3. Demonstrated ability to maintain comprehensive records relating to vocational placement functions, monitor employment trends and prepare informative and useful reports, planning documents and other related correspondence.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a range of computerised systems and applications relevant to the activities of the Educational Delivery Support team.
5. Demonstrated problem solving and organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise work, respond to changing circumstances and effectively contribute to a high performing team, identifying opportunities for business improvement and proactively seeking and facilitating opportunities for self development.

Mandatory Requirements

There are no mandatory requirements for this role.

How to apply

If you’ are interested in this role, please use the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal.

When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

• a detailed resume including the contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and

• a cover letter outlining why you are a great fit for this role in the context of the ‘How you will be assessed’ section (a maximum of 2 pages).

Closing date: 5:00pm, Monday 29 September 2025

Job Reference Number: TQ2025-855

Want to know more?

For any questions about the role, please contact:

Kye Mailman

Operational Supervisor, Educational Delivery Support (EDS)

Phone: (07) 3244 0018

Email: [email protected]

If you have questions about workplace adjustments, accessibility, or our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, please contact:

Jenny Hodzic

People & Culture Business Partner

Phone: (07) 3244 0441

Email: [email protected]

About TAFE Queensland SkillsTech

In TAFE Queensland, SkillsTech region, we have a strong focus on workplace culture, and we value employee collaboration, strong leadership and high performing teams. We believe that every employee has a role to play in “making great happen” through the embodiment of the following agreed behaviours in all that we do:

• Show gratitude
• Collaborate proactively
• We do what we say
• Solutions focussed