Are you passionate about training and making a difference in your community? As a Senior Field Officer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of Vocational Education and Training (VET) across Queensland.
In this dynamic and rewarding role, you'll be a trusted senior advisor offering accurate, up-to-date information and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders. From conducting field visits to interpreting legislation from the Further Education and Training Act 2014 and departmental policies, your work will help ensure Queenslanders can access and benefit from the full range of programs and opportunities. If you're someone who thrives on building strong relationships, collaborating with organisations/ industry/ communities, solving problems, and delivering exceptional service, we’d love to hear from you.

Job details

The Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) regional network provides localised service delivery across the departmental priority areas of trade, employment and training. The effective departmental service delivery is achieved through the regulation of the state's apprenticeship and traineeship system; strategic training and skills investment strategies; informing consumers about the suite of departmental programs; supporting a quality Vocational Education and Training sector; and providing whole of government leadership on employment and training issues.
About the role
As the Senior Field Officer, you will:
• Provide leadership, support and advice to industry partners, client groups, and stakeholders on the regional programs and services administered by the department across employment and training areas.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team environment and support, manage, and supervise staff or operate independently, as per operational requirements, adopting a whole-of-DTET approach to service delivery.
• Identify opportunities for the development and implementation of a range of targeted projects designed to support the economic participation of Queenslanders of diverse backgrounds.
What we are looking for
The position requires an applicant who can:
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical, research, and computer skills.
• The ability to analyse information, data, and trends to present findings through reports and presentations.
• The ability to work collaboratively with staff, clients, and stakeholders to develop and implement regional specific strategies.
• The ability to undertake or contribute to presentations to stakeholders, mediation with parties in conflict situations, briefings to senior managers, preparation of ministerial correspondence, briefing notes, and reports.
• The ability to represent the region and department on working groups and committees regarding a wide range of issues relating to employment and training.
• The ability to build and sustain meaningful relationships with a range of stakeholders across cultures, management and staff as evidenced by the
achievement of business objectives and performance targets.
• Well-developed planning and organisation skills, including the ability to meet expectations and deadlines, through the achievement of business objectives and performance targets and accurate completion of work within pre-determined timeframes and a framework of accountability.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset, commitment to personal development, proactivity, and public sector professionalism and accountability.
Diversity makes our team better, and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds - should you require any reasonable
adjustments to help you participate in this recruitment process, please reach out to the vacancy contact.
How to apply
• A current valid Drivers' license is mandatory.
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.

Applications will 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.

• Applicant Information Package DTET 2025 (PDF, 783KB)
  
  
  638251 25 Role Description (Word, 233KB)
  Role Description