TAFE Partnerships Adviser

CQUniversity; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation (with the choice to

6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas)

10 days personal/sick leave

7.25 hours engaged service leave

Professional development opportunities

Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea is seeking a TAFE Partnerships Adviser to support students and employers in apprenticeship programs. You will manage industry placement needs, training and assessment records, and related reporting to ensure compliance with legislative obligations and strong engagement between the University and industry.

The role requires excellent stakeholder relations, customer-focused service, and proficiency with information systems and CRM tools.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a range of industry issues and training processes relevant to vocational and post-compulsory education.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including communication, negotiation and consultation with a customer focus.
• Experience providing support for employers, apprentices and/or trainees in the workplace.
• Knowledge of information systems, web browsers, email software and CRM systems to achieve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive service to students and employers associated with apprenticeship and traineeship programs.
• Maintain records of industry placement needs, training and assessment programs, and reporting documentation.
• Ensure legislative obligations are met and reporting is accurate.
• Help students stay on track while strengthening engagement between the University and industry.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Stakeholder engagement

Information systems proficiency

Job description

• Fixed-Term (until 31.12.2027), Full-Time
• Students Directorate
• CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea
• Higher Education Worker Level 6
• Total Remuneration $114,962 to $123,815 pa (including salary of $97,145 to $104,626 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Are you passionate about building meaningful partnerships and supporting student success? CQUniversity is seeking a TAFE Partnerships Adviser to provide a supportive service to students and employers associated with apprenticeship and traineeship programs. Your ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and navigate compliance requirements will be key to ensuring positive outcomes for both students and employers. You will be responsible for maintaining records of industry placement needs, training and assessment programs, and associated reporting documentation to ensure that legislative obligations are met. You’ll help students stay on track while strengthening engagement between the University and industry.

If you’re an organised professional with a strong customer focus and a talent for stakeholder engagement, we’d love to hear from you!

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Knowledge of a range of industry issues and training processes relevant to the delivery of vocational and post-compulsory education and training within a workplace environment.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including communication, negotiation and consultation with a customer focus.
• Experience providing support for employers, apprentices and/or trainees in the workplace.
• Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in the use of information systems, web browsers, email software, Microsoft software or similar, customer relationship systems and Quality Standards in order to achieve successful outcomes.

Pre-Employment Checks

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (where applicable).

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where its members can study, work and live free from gender-based violence. In line with our organisational values and regulatory obligations, applicants may be required to declare any past or current allegations, investigations or findings relating to gender-based violence.

The successful candidate may also be required to demonstrate that they meet the “fit and proper person” criteria as required under applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks (including ASQA requirements where relevant).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At CQUniversity, inclusivity is at the heart of who we are. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed regardless of background or ability.

We advance reconciliation through our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), First Nations Workforce Strategy and our First Nations Cultural Competency Framework, strengthening opportunities for First Nations peoples and embedding cultural respect across our organisation.

Through our Disability-Informed Action Plan, we continue to enhance accessibility and inclusion across our University. As a recognised member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, we actively promote awareness and understanding of non-visible disabilities, helping to ensure everyone can bring their whole selves to work and thrive.

CQUniversity is also committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive recruitment and selection process. The University will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment, selection, appointment and onboarding process to ensure people with disability can participate on an equal basis with others.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 15 November 2026

Job Requisition ID: 7762

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.