Senior Field Officer

Queensland Government; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Senior Field Officer to lead regional VET initiatives and stakeholder engagement across Queensland communities. You’ll guide training pathways, evaluate programs and collaborate with partners to improve employment outcomes.

You will contribute to strategic planning, data integrity and governance while supporting staff and delivering high-quality briefings and reports for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and mentoring experience in public sector.
• Ability to synthesize complex VET issues and policy guidance.
• Strong collaboration and communication with partners and clients.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, support and advice to industry partners and stakeholders on regional programs.
• Work collaboratively or independently to manage staff and respond to operational needs.
• Drive development, implementation and evaluation of regional activities and governance processes.
• Co-design and deliver regional strategies to strengthen VET pathways and employment outcomes.
• Represent the region in meetings, briefings and ministerial correspondence.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Job description

As a Senior Field Officer, you'll play a lead role in realising our vision of Skilled Queenslanders. You'll promote training and skills development to employers, client groups and individuals, while working closely with stakeholders to ensure they're equipped to perform at their best. By providing leadership, support and advice on the regional programs and services administered by the department, you'll help build a skilled workforce for Queensland and communicate our message to the wider community.

Join us to make a difference in the lives of Queenslanders by improving vocational education and training options and pathways.

About The Role

As the Senior Field Officer, you will:

• Provide leadership, support and advice to industry partners, client groups and stakeholders on the regional programs and services administered by the department.
• Work collaboratively or independently to manage staff, contribute to team outcomes and respond flexibly to operational needs.
• Drive the development, implementation and evaluation of regional activities, including operational planning, system improvements, governance processes, data integrity and information management.
• Co-design and deliver regional strategies that strengthen regulatory functions, address workforce challenges, enhance VET pathways, support small businesses and improve employment outcomes across Queensland.
• Represent the region with influence, participating in committees, delivering presentations, resolving complex issues and preparing high-quality briefings, reports and ministerial correspondence.

What We Are Looking For

The position requires an applicant who has:

• The ability to deliver high quality well researched advice and interpretation on a wide range of VET system issues, including apprenticeships, traineeships, stakeholder capability building and workforce development initiatives.
• Strong capability in investigating issues and complaints, gathering and analysing data and preparing accurate compliant reports and documentation aligned with legislation, directives and departmental policies.
• Proven leadership skills including mentoring, coaching and supporting staff to build capability and achieve performance expectations.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, professional development and public sector accountability, demonstrated through proactive learning and reflective practice.
• Conducted research, analyse information and provide evidence-based recommendations on regional services and programs while delivering initiatives and fostering collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, clients and customers across the VET system.

We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group

Community Engagement and Education