Field Officer

Field Officer

• Temporary Flexible Full-Time, until 30 June 2025
• Brisbane
• AO4 $86,909 to $91,633 per annum plus 12.75% superannuation

Imagine being at the heart of transforming lives and empowering communities across Queensland. As a Field Officer with the Department of Trade, Employment and Training, you’ll play a pivotal role in breaking down barriers and creating genuine pathways to success for apprentices and trainees, with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. This isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to drive meaningful change, support individual dreams, and contribute to the economic growth of Queensland.

Why you will like working here

When you join our department, you’re not just taking a job – you’re becoming part of a dynamic team, committed to creating opportunities in a culturally safe and respectful workplace. You’ll benefit from a supportive environment that values your cultural knowledge and lived experience, professional growth, offers diverse career pathways, and allows you to make a genuine community impact.

What you’ll be working on

You’ll help apprentices and trainees stay on track and finish their programs, with special attention to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. This includes:

• Contributing to projects that support participation and completion rates
• Helping to solve problems between apprentices, employers, and training providers in a culturally sensitive way
• Building relationships with local organisations and training providers
• Attending and contributing to committee meetings as a representative of the department
• Advising management on training and employment strategies that work for diverse groups

You can see the full role description here.

What type of person will be successful?

We’re seeking passionate professionals who thrive on making a difference who have:

• Strong analytical skills – you can research issues, analyse data and make well-reasoned recommendations
• A commitment to providing accurate and timely advice
• Self-motivation, with excellent time management and drive to meet team goals
• Outstanding people skills – comfortable with writing clear reports, handling difficult conversations, building relationships across different groups and working with diverse communities and organisations.

Want to know more?

To learn more about this role, we invite you to reach out to Julie Clark, Senior Field Officer on mobile 0477 318 296 or by email to Julie.clark@desbt.qld.gov.au.

How to apply

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Not sure if you’re the perfect fit? We encourage you to apply anyway. We’re always interested in meeting talented individuals who want to make a difference.

To apply, please visit the SmartJobs website and upload your resume and a cover letter explaining your connection to this important work. Applications for this opportunity close on 9 December 2024.

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