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Community Engagement Officer, TAFE Queensland TAFE Queensland is an organisation that puts our customers - students, employer, communities - at the centre of everything we do. 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. We have recently been named Winner of the 2024 Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious Queensland Training Awards and the 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 a part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries, dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training. In TAFE Queensland, South West region, we have a strong focus on workplace culture and we value employee collaboration, strong leadership and high performing teams. We are excited to be recruiting for a Community Engagement Officer to join our team in Western Queensland, based at TAFE Queenslands Charleville Campus. The position is available on a temporary parttime basis (0.5 FTE, 36 hours and 15 minutes per fortnight) until 18 December 2026, unless otherwise determined. Working days Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday approximately 8:30 am to 3:00 pm (negotiable with the successful candidate). Role Overview As the Community Engagement Officer, you will act as a primary point of contact at the local campus and within the regional community by connecting the broader regional community to training opportunities at TAFE Queensland and provide a wide range of administrative and support services to clients and delivery teams aligned to the Western Queensland region. This position reports to the Western Queensland Manager. The salary range for this parttime position at the AO4 classification is $45,434 - $49,791 (gross) per annum. Benefits Five (5) weeks recreation leave (annual accrual) Flexible work options (e.g. Purchased leave, compressed hours, ad hoc 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 workathome 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 Mandatory Requirements Queensland Blue card Working with Childrens Check Queensland Drivers License Highly Desirable Candidates who possess the following will be highly regarded: Demonstrated connections within the Charleville/Murweh community across different sectors. Possession of a Certificate III in Business. Experience using a range of software systems, preferably for student administration management and customer service. How you will be assessed The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities: Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with key members of the community and effectively promote innovative training solutions to community, employers and students. Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and monitor workflows, meet deadlines to support training, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity. Demonstrated ability to display initiative and to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment. Demonstrated ability to research, promote and market programs to the community to support the achievement of key targets for the region. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining productive key stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively to foster a positive and cohesive work environment. How to apply If youre interested in this role, please use the Apply button to progress to the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal where you can view the full role description. 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); a cover letter which outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience, why you are interested in the role and what you will bring to the role within the context of the How you will be assessed criteria detailed in the role description (a maximum of 2 pages). Closing date 9:00am, 9 January 2026 *Please note TAFE Queensland is closed between 22 December 2025 and 2 January 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr