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Field Officer
Central Queensland; Service Delivery; Engagement; Rockhampton
Are you a motivated, self-starter who enjoys helping Queenslanders from all backgrounds improve their lives through vocational education and training? Or perhaps you are committed to achieving outcomes and contributing to a positive work environment through problem solving and timely completion of work tasks. If this sounds like you, we welcome your application for the Temporary Field Officer position located in Rockhampton, Central Queensland Region.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible part-time |
| Occupational group | Community Engagement and Education |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/600195/24 |
| Closing date | 08-Nov-2024 |
| Job duration | Until August 2025 |
| Contact person | Renee Rosenlund |
| Contact details | Phone: 0439315029 Access the National Relay Service |
As a Field Officer, you will play a crucial role in the dynamic world of Queensland's vocational education and training (VET) system. You will be a reliable source of information and advice, ensuring that stakeholders receive accurate guidance on the department's comprehensive range of programs and activities. Your responsibilities will include field visits, interpreting legislation and departmental policies, and delivering exceptional client service. Take this opportunity to make a difference in supporting Queenslanders and their involvement in various VET programs. Join us in shaping the future of vocational
education and training in Queensland.
About the role
As the Field Officer, you will
• Provide assistance to clients and stakeholders on a broad range of issues relating to the quality of Queensland's vocational education and training system; departmental training and skills development programs; and workforce development initiatives, including apprenticeships; traineeships; ‘school to work' and ‘transition to work' programs and services.
• Identify opportunities and undertake activities which advocate and promote the benefits of training, skills development; VET pathway options and workforce development to clients and stakeholders including employers, schools, training organisations, community-based organisations; enterprises; and individuals.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a range of regional training, skilling and workforce development activities aimed at increasing VET participation and completion rates for Queenslanders; providing opportunities for individuals who are under-utilised and under-employed; and building skills to meet local employment opportunities.
What we are looking for
The position requires an applicant who can:
• Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, the vocational education and training sector in Queensland; workforce development issues impacting on Queensland workplaces and the programs administered by the department.
• Demonstrated ability to research, collect and analyse data; investigate issues; manage projects; make decisions and recommendations so as to achieve regional objectives within a corporate governance framework.
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive work environment by adopting a principled approach; treating people fairly and equitably; and ensuring advice provided to colleagues, internal and external stakeholders and clients is timely, accurate, appropriate and of high quality.
• Demonstrated ability to take personal responsibility for timely and accurate completion of work and commit energy and drive to ensure that business unit/regional objectives are achieved.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page:
• Your current resume
• Provide a short statement (maximum 1 page) telling us why you are interested in this role, outlining your motivation to join us.
Please ensure you refer to the Role Description 'Interested in applying' section for more information on what to include as part of your application.
We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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