We’re looking for a proactive professional to help support Queensland’s vocational education and training (VET) system. In this role, you’ll provide advice on training programs, workforce development, and pathways like apprenticeships, traineeships and transition-to-work services. You’ll promote the value of training and skills development to employers, schools, training organisations, and community groups, while delivering activities that boost VET participation, improve job outcomes, and meet local workforce needs. Key tasks include supporting stakeholders, managing projects, and promoting DTET initiatives. If you’re passionate about building strong relationships, driving improvement, and making a difference in the VET sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Job details

As a Field Officer, you will demonstrate or quickly acquire knowledge of Queensland's vocational education and training (VET) sector, workforce development issues, and departmental programs. You will be responsible for researching, collecting, and analysing data, investigating issues, managing projects, and making sound recommendations that align with regional objectives within a corporate governance framework.

The successful applicant may be substantively based at any of the DTET Metropolitan regional office locations, including Nundah, Ipswich, or Mount Gravatt.

About the role
As the Field Officer, you will:
• Provide clear advice and support to stakeholders on Queensland's VET system, including apprenticeships and traineeships.
• Promote the benefits of training, skills development and workforce initiatives to employers, training providers, community organisations and individuals.
• Deliver and support regional training, skilling and workforce development activities that lift VET participation and completion rates and improve employment outcomes aligned to local workforce needs.
• Monitor stakeholder performance and contribute to continuous improvement through education, capacity building, issues management, conflict resolution, site visits, program promotion and interpreting program guidelines and legislation.

What we are looking for
The position requires an applicant who has:
• The ability to demonstrate or quickly develop knowledge of Queensland's VET sector, workforce development issues and departmental programs.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, principled and equitable work environment, providing accurate, timely and high-quality advice to colleague's stakeholders and clients.
• Strong initiative and personal accountability, delivering timely and accurate outcomes while actively contributing to business unit and regional goals.
• Highly effective communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal including consultation, negotiation, problem solving, conflict resolution public speaking and report writing.

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 covering letter of one page addressing the ‘What are we looking for' statements and telling us why you are interested in this role and 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.
Three temporary Flexible full-time positions available ASAP to 11 December 2026 with possible extension in Nundah, Ipswich and Mount Gravatt

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Package 2026 (PDF, 505KB)
  
  
  692268 26 Role Description (Word, 299KB)