Operations Manager

We have a temporary full-time (12-month) Operations Manager role available until 25 June 2027, to join our Senior Coleege and Community Pathways Team at TAFE Queensland's South Bank Campus.

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.

Education

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

The Role

We have an exciting temporary full-time (12-months)

Operations Manager available until

25 June 2027 (unless otherwise determined) to join our Faculty Operations team at TAFE Queensland’s Southbank Campus.

As a Operations Manager, you will contribute to the strategic and operational planning processes to ensure the provision of quality, cost effective teaching and related Vocational Education and Training services. It will lead and manage a highly effective educational delivery team to provide options to exceed the needs of the market and customers in a contemporary learning and teaching environment.

This position reports to the Faculty Director .

Salary

The salary range for a Operations Manager is $135,012.05 to $144,592.04 (gross) per annum plus superannuation contributions of 12.75% of your salary.

Benefits

• Four (4) weeks recreation leave (accrued annually)
• Five (5) weeks Non-Attendance Time programmed annually for preparation
• Paid overtime arrangements may be available, according to operational requirements, with generous compensation
• Flexible work options (e.g. Purchased leave, compressed hours, telecommuting)
• 12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options available

Mandatory Requirements

• There are no mandatory requirements for this role

Applicants Must Possess The Following

• current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided;
• current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided;
• evidence of undertaking professional development in the fields of the knowledge and practice of vocational training, learning and assessment including competency-based training and assessment;
• Current Queensland Driver’s license.

Additionally, if you 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.

Highly Desirable

Candidates Who Possess The Following Will Be Highly Regarded

• Full Queensland College of teachers registration
• Experience working in a Senior Studies year 11 and 12 environment
• Exposure to working with young people in a schools environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in business and/or extensive industry experience.
• Knowledge of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector and QCAA (schools sector)

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

Closing date: 11:59 AM, 19 June 2026

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-516

Contact

Craig Eades

Director of Faculty

Email: ***email_hidden***

Occupational group

Administration