Ready to make a positive impact on the lives of everyday Queenslanders in the North Queensland Region? We’re looking for a Field Officer to join the team who is passionate about connecting all Queenslanders to learning opportunities through quality training, employment opportunities and by helping small businesses to start, grow and thrive.

Job details

About the role

As the Field Officer, you will be expected to undertake a range of activities which may include:

• Identify opportunities and undertake activities that advocate and promote the benefits of training, skills development, VET pathway options and workforce development to clients and stakeholders.
• Participate in the monitoring of stakeholder performance through a process of continuous improvement and stakeholder education and capacity building.
• Strengthen the vocational education and training system in the region by developing and maintaining professional collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the department at a range of engagements across the community including with peak bodies, other government agencies, networking functions, media events and one to one interactions with small business owners.
• Provide a high-level service in the application of relevant corporate governance procedures of the department.

What we are looking for

The position requires an applicant has:

• 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.
• An ability to research, collect and analyse data, investigate issues, manage projects, make decisions and recommendations to achieve regional objectives within a corporate governance framework.
• An ability to develop and maintain a positive work environment by adopting a principled approach, and ensuring advice provided to colleagues, internal and external stakeholders and clients is timely, accurate, appropriate and of high quality.
• An 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.
• High level verbal and written and interpersonal skills including demonstrated face to face liaison, consultation, conflict resolution, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
• An ability to interpret legislation and supporting legal materials and provide accurate and practical advice to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Prior experience working in a regulatory environment will be highly regarded.

Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.

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 what your motivation is 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.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• DESBT Application Information package 2024 (PDF, 2.51MB)
  
  
  607972 24 Role Description (Word, 672KB)