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Business Manager Support Officer (AO3)

Do you thrive on juggling calendars, coordinating projects, supporting leaders and keeping things running like clockwork?

TAFE Queensland SkillsTech is looking for a motivated and highly organised Business Manager Support Officer to become the trusted right hand to our Business Manager and support teams delivering world-class trade and technical training across Queensland.

This role suits someone who loves variety, is proactive, enjoys supporting others while keeping things running smoothly and getting things done.

This is a full-time permanent position, reporting directly to the Business Manager.

SkillsTech Region frequently recruits for both short-term and long-term vacancies. This process will establish a suitability pool for up to 12 months, which may be used to fill future opportunities as they arise. 

This position will be based primarily at Bracken Ridge however; you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.

Benefits

• Four (4) weeks recreation leave (accrued annually)
• Flexible work options (e.g. Purchased leave, compressed hours, telecommuting)
• 12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options available
• Financial assistance towards relocation expenses may be available
• Professional development and study assistance available
• Wellbeing initiatives and social responsibility programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Access to private health corporate plans and corporate discounts (e.g. Fitness Passport, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products)
• Comprehensive Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) support options
• Work at Home Software (e.g. Adobe and Microsoft software)
• Employee discounts or deals related to work-at-home software, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products, fitness passports, and private health insurance.
• Annual staff recognition awards and years of service recognition
• Pride Network for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies
• Free car parking

How you will be assessed 

Within the context of the role description above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

1. Demonstrated ability to provide high level, confidential and effective executive and administrative support services.
2. Ability to communicate effectively, including developing rapport and maintaining positive and collaborative working partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
3. Proficiency in the use of a range of computerised systems and applications relevant to the operations of the Region, including the ability to prepare routine correspondence and reports and enter, track, retrieve and utilise data to support Educational Delivery functions.
4. Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to effectively prioritise work, respond to changing circumstances, meet agreed timeframes and deliver quality outcomes.
5. Proven ability to work both autonomously and effectively contribute to a high performing team, identifying opportunities for business improvement and proactively seeking and facilitating opportunities for self-development.

Ready to Apply?

If you are 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 including the contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and
• a cover letter that outlines your skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total).

Closing date: 9:00am, 10 August 2026

Job Reference Number: TQST2026-745

For any questions about the role, please contact:

Scott Lewis  

Business Manager

Telephone: 0403 650 995

Email: Scott.Lewiss@tafe.qld.edu.au   

If you have questions about workplace adjustments, accessibility, or our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, please contact:

Jenny Hodzic

People & Culture Business Partner 

Phone: 07 3244 0441

Email: Jenny.Hodzic@tafeqld.edu.au 

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training 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. TAFE Queensland been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2023 Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus 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 closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

In TAFE Queensland, SkillsTech region, we have a strong focus on workplace culture, and we value employee collaboration, strong leadership and high performing teams. We believe that every employee has a role to play in “making great happen” through the embodiment of the following agreed behaviours in all the at we do:

• Show gratitude
• Collaborate proactively
• We do what we say
• Solutions focussed

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

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