Higher Education Quality Assurance Officer

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE Queensland is seeking a Higher Education Quality Assurance Officer to lead internal and external audits, develop QA systems, and advise staff on higher education standards. The role will support continuous improvement, maintain documentation, and promote a culture of quality assurance across campuses.

Based at South Bank with regional coverage, the position reports to the Dean of Higher Education and requires a bachelor-level qualification or higher, plus strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Higher Education Threshold Standards 2021 and HESA 2003.
• Ability to create and implement QA systems and strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external audits and drive continuous improvement.
• Create systems, guidelines and templates for higher education QA.
• Advise faculty on standards and procedures to promote QA culture.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement across Higher Education.
• Maintain accurate QA documentation and reporting.
• Facilitate data-informed decision making in Higher Education.
• Coordinate academic quality support across regions.
• Analyze data and resources for QA purposes.
• Prepare regular QA performance reports for management.
• Manage ad hoc projects directed by the Dean of Higher Education.
• Support transformation and cultural change through key values.

Skills

Quality assurance

Auditing

Data analysis

Written communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor degree or higher

Job description

Higher Education Quality Assurance Officer

Contribute to the Higher Education team in the quest to achieve quality assurance.

Contribute to the Higher Education team in the quest to achieve quality assurance.

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 Higher Education Quality Assurance Officer You Will

• Contribute to the Higher Education team in the quest to achieve quality assurance.
• Lead and contribute to the Higher Education quality assurance auditing process and be instrumental in establishing necessary systems and processes designed to support quality assurance and promote a culture of quality assurance in Higher Education at TAFE Queensland.

This position reports to the Dean of Higher Education.

This is a Permanent, Full-Time opportunity.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to Higher Education internal and external audits, leveraging findings to optimise innovation and continuous improvement.
• Create Higher Education systems, guidelines, and templates, aligned with best practices to ensure efficient and effective processes.
• Support and advise faculty and staff on Higher Education standards, procedures, and processes to promote a culture of quality assurance within TAFE Queensland.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement within Higher Education at TAFE Queensland.
• Manage and maintain accurate documentation related to quality assurance processes.
• Facilitate data informed decision making in Higher Education.
• Coordinate academic quality support for Higher Education across the regions.
• Identify and analyse data and resources for quality assurance purposes.
• Prepare and present regular reports on quality performance to management, identifying key metrics and trends to inform quality of teaching and learning.
• Undertake and manage ad hoc projects as directed by the Dean of Higher Education.
• Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the values of Safety First, Working Together, Focusing on our Customer, Taking Responsibility and Showing Initiative.

How You Will Be Assessed

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

• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment in the provision of quality assurance including extensive high-level knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education Threshold Standards 2021 and the Higher Education Support Act (HESA) 2003.
• Proven experience in fostering collaborative and productive working relationships for the purposes of creating and facilitating and implement quality assurance systems and strategies.
• Demonstrated high level analytical, conceptual and innovative problem-solving skills including the ability to independently research, analyse, develop and recommend practical strategies and /or other options and implement solutions to meet Higher Education quality assurance requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Organisational skills or ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously, with accuracy and high-quality outcomes.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills along with strong attention to detail.

Highly Desirable Requirements

• Higher Education experience in a Quality Assurance Officer role, or similar.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the higher education sector and quality assurance requirements.
• Tertiary qualification at Bachelor level or higher.

Closing date:

11:59pm, Wednesday 28 October 2026.

Job Reference Number:

TQ2026-1040

For Further Information, Please Contact

Craig Poole, Manager, Academic Pathways & Tertiary Harmonisation

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Occupational group

Administration