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About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State, with a history of serving Queensland communities for more than 140 years.

At TAFE Queensland, we hold true to our values and keep our customers at the centre of everything we do. By living these values we continue to strengthen TAFE Queensland’s reputation as a leading provider of high quality education and training. Our people are recognised for demonstrating these values in their everyday work:

• Safety First
• Focusing on our customer
• Taking responsibility
• Showing initiative
• Working together

The Role 

Help shape the workforce powering Brisbane 2032 and beyond.

As Brisbane prepares for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the demand for skills and vocational expertise is set to surge. This is your opportunity to lead initiatives that will create real pathways for Queenslanders and leave a lasting legacy.

We have an exciting permanent full-time Senior Business Development Officer position available to join our Business Development team at TAFE Queensland’s South Bank Campus.

As a Senior Business Development Officer, you will: 

• Lead strategic growth initiatives to expand TAFE Queensland Brisbane’s apprenticeship and traineeship business.
• Drive commercial outcomes, achieve revenue targets, and strengthen our position as Queensland’s leading vocational education provider.
• Build and maintain high-value partnerships with industry, schools, and government to deliver innovative training solutions.

This position reports to the Manager, Commercial Sales.

Salary

The salary range for a Senior Business Development Officer is $119,802.00 - $127,941.86 (gross) per annum plus superannuation contributions of 12.75% of your salary. 

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
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Access to private health corporate plans and corporate discounts (e.g. Fitness Passport, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products)

Key responsibilities 

• Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Safety First, Working Together, Focussing on our Customer, Taking Responsibility and Showing Initiative.
• Collaborate strategically with senior managers to lead negotiations with key stakeholders, fostering partnerships that drive growth in apprenticeship and traineeship enrolments.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on business performance metrics, including enrolment growth, revenue, and new business acquisition.
• Lead the development of compelling presentations for key stakeholders to strengthen TAFE Queensland, Brisbane’s profile and maximise training outcomes.
• Achieve commercial revenue targets as set by the Manager, Commercial Sales
• Accurately record all commercial activities and contract details in TAFE Queensland’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Vocational Education and Training (VET) funding arrangements, legislation, and compliance frameworks and ensuring awareness of changes and new opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder networks and relationships t to generate revenue.
• Act as a primary contact point for external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration while driving innovative outreach initiatives to increase apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities.
• Represent TAFE Queensland at industry events, forums, and promotional activities.
• Liaise closely with delivery teams, marketing, and user choice services to ensure seamless program execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in programme design and delivery.

How you will be assessed 

1. Demonstrated flexibility and responsiveness, showing initiative, a positive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, challenging and evolving environment.
2. Self-motivated to achieve regional outcomes while ensuring compliance with systems and practices governing the management and delivery of student and support services.
3. Proven ability to represent the organisation at external events and maintain strategic relationships with industry stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated understanding of industry workforce needs and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to influence improvements and drive innovation in training programs.
5. Demonstrated experience in business development within the education and training sector, combined with an understanding of Queensland’s apprenticeship and traineeship frameworks.
6. High level communication, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills with the ability to engage and build rapport with diverse audiences.

Highly Desirable

Candidates who possess the following will be highly regarded:

• Experience in the VET sector, ideally with a solid understanding of industry and the assessment and analysis of workforce development and planning.
• Tertiary level qualifications in business, commerce, health or related discipline.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please provide the following 

• a detailed resume including the contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and
• a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that outlines your experience, skills and abilities and responds to the ‘How you will be assessed’ criteria.
• Applications must be submitted via TAFE Queensland’s Recruitment Portal 

Candidate applications may be considered for same or similar vacancies within 12 months of original advertisement closing date.

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 10 November 2025

Job Reference Number: TQ2025-946

For further information, please contact:

Dean Sherwell, Manager Commercial Sales

Dean.Sherwell@tafeqld.edu.au

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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