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Administrative Officer


Brisbane - South

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO2
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference TQ2026-288
Closing date 20-Apr-2026
Job duration Temporary ~ Full-time
Contact person Farshad Amiri
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Your Opportunity

We have two (2) exciting temporary full-time opportunity to join the Education Delivery Support team at TAFE Queensland SkillsTech, based at our Acacia Ridge campus and our Eagle Farm campus.

As an Administrative Officer you will be responsible for providing administrative support to business units across TAFE Queensland SkillsTech.

This position reports to the Manager or Supervisor of the relevant business unit. 

There are two roles available, with one based at Acacia Ridge and one at Eagle Farm. While each position is primarily located at its respective campus, you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses as needed.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and efficient administrative services utilising various office equipment and software packages including word processing, spread sheeting and data input.

• Perform general administrative duties including records maintenance, completion of forms (such as processing orders and claims for payment), registering and distributing mail and correspondence according to                   established procedures.

• Operating office equipment including telephone, and photocopier.

• Manage own workflow efficiently, negotiating priorities for deadlines where appropriate.

• Provide courteous, efficient and timely customer services to external and internal clients.

• Respond appropriately to verbal or written enquiries, ensuring that correspondence and enquiries are handled promptly.

• Provide efficient and timely support to the work unit as a member of a work team.

• Undertake research and development on matters relating to business functions.

• Ensure day to day activities align with business operations.   

• Contribute to improvement in business processes and practices.

 

Benefits

• Four (4) weeks recreation leave (annual accrual) 

• Flexible work options (e.g. Purchased leave, compressed hours, telecommuting)

• 12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options available

• Remote Area Incentive Scheme payments may be available to eligible candidates

• Locality Allowance

• 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

The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

• Ability to utilise computer software packages, operate office equipment, and prepare accurate basic written correspondence, notes and records.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, to work within guidelines and procedures and to provide a quality customer service by determining client needs and taking appropriate action.

• Displays the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment.

• Ability to prioritise and plan workflow to achieve outcomes within identified timeframes.

• Ability to perform duties within a team environment.

 

Qualifications / Requirements

Mandatory requirement:

• Nil

Highly Desirable

• Candidates who possess the following will be highly regarded:

• Certificate III in Business Administration or similar, or a willingness to obtain qualifications.

 

How to apply

If you’re 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. 

• 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); and

• The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor).

 

Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 20 April 2026

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-288

 

For any questions about the role, please contact:

Farshad Amiri 

Op Supervisor

07 3244 0670

Farshad.Amiri@tafe.qld.edu.au

 

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

Amanda Laing

People & Culture

Phone: 07 3244 0765

Email: Amanda.Laing@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.

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