Vocational Placement Officer (Nursing)

TAFE Queensland (Organisation site)

Brisbane Inner City

We have two (2) temporary part-time (0.4 FTE) positions available until 31 December 2026 in our Faculty Operations team at TAFE Queensland, Brisbane Region.

Job details

• Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
• Position type: Part-time
• Occupational group: Education & Training
• Classification: PO4
• Workplace Location: Brisbane Inner City
• Job ad reference: TQ2026-157
• Closing date: 01-Mar-2026
• Yearly salary: $48089.86 - $51718.35
• Fortnightly salary:
• Total remuneration:
• Salary Other:
• Job duration: Temporary ~ Part-time
• Contact person: Emma Avery emma.avery@tafeqld.edu.au
• Contact details: Access the National Relay Service

About Us

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State, with a history of serving Queensland communities for more than 140 years.

At TAFE Queensland, we hold true to our values and keep our customers at the centre of everything we do. By living these values we continue to strengthen TAFE Queensland’s reputation as a leading provider of high quality education and training. Our people are recognised for demonstrating these values in their everyday work:

• Safety First
• Focusing on our customer
• Taking responsibility
• Showing initiative
• Working together

Your Opportunity

We have two (2) x temporary part-time (0.4 FTE) Vocational Placement Officer positions available until 31 December 2026 (unless otherwise determined) to join our Faculty Operations team at TAFE Queensland’s South Bank Campus.

As a Vocational Placement Officer you will coordinate and manage high quality vocational placements for Diploma of Nursing students by building and maintaining strong partnerships with health and aged care stakeholders. The role works closely with internal leaders, academic staff and external bodies, including ANMAC, to design, deliver and administer vocational placements that meet educational requirements, legislative obligations and organisational policy, while supporting positive outcomes for students and employers.

This position reports to the Operations Manager (Vocational Placement).

Salary

The salary range for this position is $48,089.86 - $51,718.35 (gross) per annum plus superannuation contributions of 12.75% of your salary (based on 0.4 FTE).

Benefits

• Four (4) weeks recreation leave (accrued annually)
• Flexible work options (e.g. Purchased leave, compressed hours, telecommuting)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Annual staff recognition awards and years of service recognition

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must possess the following:

• Bachelor of Nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN) or equivalent or current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA), and
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant industry experience and currency within clinical practice.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card). For further information, please access: http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/;
• Current Queensland Driver’s license.

Additionally, to become a Vocational Placement Officer, you must hold one of the following training and assessment credentials:

• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its successor; or
• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; or
• TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; plus:
  • TAELLN411 or its successor or TAELLN401A; and
  • TAEASS502 or its successor or TAEASS502A or TAEASS502B; or

A credential issued by a higher education provider which would enable the individual to satisfy the academic requirements for registration as a secondary school teacher and one (1) of the following credentials:

• TAESS00024 VET Delivered to School Students Teacher Enhancement Skill Set or its successor, or
• TAESS00019 Assessor Skill Set or its successor; or
• TAESS00011 Assessor Skill Set; or

A diploma or higher-level qualification in adult or vocational education (approved by TAFE Queensland).

Note: Proof of qualifications and industry currency/experience to be provided at interview.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please provide the following

• a detailed resume including the contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); and
• a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that outlines your experience, skills and abilities and responds to the ‘How you will be assessed’ criteria.
• applications must be submitted via TAFE Queensland’s Recruitment Portal

Candidate applications may be considered for same or similar vacancies within 12 months of original advertisement closing date.

Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 1 March 2026

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-157

Contact:

Emma Avery
Operations Manager (Vocational Placement)
Email: Emma.Avery@tafeqld.edu.au