Administrative Officer (AO2)

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training (VET) 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. Our award-winning training is delivered on campus, online, and in the workplace 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 that is closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

Your Opportunity

As the Administrative Officer you will be responsible for:

• Provide administrative support to business units across TAFE Queensland SkillsTech Provide leadership and day to day management of the Operations business unit, agency staff and private contractors across a broad range of functional areas.

This position reports to the Operational Supervisor, AMA.

This is a Permanent, Part-time (3 days a week).

The position will be based primarily at Acacia Ridge however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and efficient administrative services utilising various office equipment and software packages including word processing, spread sheeting and data input.
• Perform general administrative duties including records maintenance, completion of forms (such as processing orders and claims for payment), registering and distributing mail and correspondence according to established procedures.
• Use office equipment and TAFE systems to support daily administrative activities.
• Manage own workflow efficiently, negotiating priorities for deadlines where appropriate.
• Provide courteous, efficient and timely customer services to external and internal clients.
• Respond appropriately to verbal or written enquiries, ensuring that correspondence and enquiries are handled promptly.
• Provide efficient and timely support to the work unit as a member of a work team.
• Access and review information from government systems to support business activities.
• Ensure day to day activities align with business operations.   
• Contribute to improvement in business processes and practices.

How you will be assessed

The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

1. Ability to utilise computer software packages, operate office equipment, and prepare accurate basic written correspondence, notes and records.
2. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, to work within guidelines and procedures and to provide a quality customer service by determining client needs and taking appropriate action.
3. Displays the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment.
4. Ability to prioritise and plan workflow to achieve outcomes within identified timeframes.
5. Ability to perform duties within a team environment.

How to apply

If you’re interested in this role, click 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; 
• A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and
• The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)

Closing date: 5:00pm, Monday 24 August 2026.

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-742

For further information, please contact:

Alison Ford

Manager, Apprentice Commencements & Inductions

0409 588 *** or ***********@tafeqld.edu.au