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About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training (VET) 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. Our award-winning training is delivered on campus, online, and in the workplace 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 that is closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

Your Opportunity

As the General Hand/Bus Driver you will be providing a quality service within the region by ensuring the effective utilisation of resources within regional policy guidelines. 

This position reports to the Pastoral Care Coordinator. 

This is a Casual opportunity.

The position will be based primarily at Cairns Campus, however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.  

Key Responsibilities

• Drive a bus to transport students between various locations in Cairns.
• Assist in the provision, moving, setting up and arrangement of furniture and other items required for the effective delivery of courses, training and administration.
• Assist in the movement, relocation, collection and/or delivery (as required) to locations within the region, of equipment, goods and other items necessary for its effective operation.
• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of equipment and facilities associated with tasks undertaken in the performance of daily duties.
• Undertake the preparation and assembly/dismantling of materials for displays/promotions associated with region activities.
• Provide assistance to regional staff in emergent situations by undertaking duties to maintain a safe and hygienic work environment.
• Ensure day to day activities align with business operations.
• Contribute to improvement in business processes and practices.
• Opportunity to participate in afterhours lock up / on call rosters.
• Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Showing Initiative, Working Together, Focusing on our Customer and Taking Responsibility.

How you will be assessed

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

1. Ability to plan and organise the successful completion of tasks within regular workload requirements.
2. Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of simple tasks involving labouring, minor maintenance, minor workplace upkeep, limited grounds care skills and of stores pick up and delivery practices.
3. Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships with colleagues and clients, while working under guidance with minimum supervision.
4. Basic understanding of occupational health and safety, quality assurance, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination practices and behaviour as applied in a working environment.
5. Displays the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment.

Mandatory Qualifications/Requirements

• Current "C" Class Driver's Licence
• "MR" Driver's Licence or the ability to acquire and keep current.

Highly Desirable Requirements

• Current High Risk (Forklift) Licence

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 known 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: 14 June 2026

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-442

For further information, please contact:

Jake McMahon, Contract Manager

jake.mcmahon@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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