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 Finance Officer you will be responsible for:
Provide professional administrative support to the team utilising various software packages (including word processing, spread sheeting, data input and email), systems and databases.
Provide professional, efficient and timely customer service and advice to internal and external clients, use effective questioning, negotiation and conflict management to ensure customer satisfaction and respond in a timely and appropriate manner to verbal and written enquiries.
Proactively manage your own workflow, take ownership for the accurate completion of your work, perform duties in line with guidelines, procedures and compliance requirements and continually seek improvement in the way in which work is performed.
Provide advice on process, procedures and workflows, mentor junior administration staff on internal processes and review existing processes looking for efficiency and continuous improvement.
Undertake contract management activities where required, ensure information is accurate and activities comply with contractual requirements.
Preparation of reports, planning documentation and other written correspondence.
Carry out tasks of a financial nature including providing assistance in purchasing procedures, payment of accounts, and ensure processes are carried out in accordance with Financial Management Standards and related policies and procedures.
Actively participate in appropriate networks, marketing activities and outbound campaigns where required to promote TAFE Queensland.
Undertake research and analysis on matters relating to business functions.
Undertake other work as directed.
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.
This position reports to the Finance Manager.
This is a Permanent, Full-Time opportunity.
The position will be based primarily at South Brisbane, however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional administrative support to the team utilising various software packages (including word processing, spread sheeting, data input and email), systems and databases.
Provide professional, efficient and timely customer service and advice to internal and external clients, use effective questioning, negotiation and conflict management to ensure customer satisfaction and respond in a timely and appropriate manner to verbal and written enquiries.
Proactively manage your own workflow, take ownership for the accurate completion of your work, perform duties in line with guidelines, procedures and compliance requirements and continually seek improvement in the way in which work is performed.
Provide advice on process, procedures and workflows, mentor junior administration staff on internal processes and review existing processes looking for efficiency and continuous improvement.
Undertake contract management activities where required, ensure information is accurate and activities comply with contractual requirements.
Preparation of reports, planning documentation and other written correspondence.
Carry out tasks of a financial nature including providing assistance in purchasing procedures, payment of accounts, and ensure processes are carried out in accordance with Financial Management Standards and related policies and procedures.
Actively participate in appropriate networks, marketing activities and outbound campaigns where required to promote TAFE Queensland.
Undertake research and analysis on matters relating to business functions.
Undertake other work as directed.
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:
Ability to work independently and organise, track and prioritise tasks to meet set deadlines, displays flexibility and responsiveness and has the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment.
Well-developed skills in the use and application of computerised management information systems and software applications.
Proven experience in building and sustaining productive internal and external stakeholder relationships, and working collaboratively to foster a positive and cohesive work environment.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with a strong commitment to working in a team environment.
Demonstrated commitment to the values of the organisation through modelling behaviours and the provision of outstanding client service.
Highly Desirable Requirements
Minimum Cert IV in business, administration or similar; or a willingness to obtain qualifications.
Administrative experience in a team environment is also highly regarded.
How to apply
If you're interested in this role, click the 'Apply' button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. When submitting your application, please ensure you 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.
Closing date: 11:59PM , Friday 5 June 2026
Job Reference Number: TQ2026-456
For further information, please contact:
Paola Franco, Finance Manager.
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