Training Consultant

TAFE Queensland is an organisation that puts our customers - students, employers, communities - at the centre of everything we do.

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

The Training Consultant will facilitate the achievement of high-quality learning outcomes by assisting educational teams in the project management of training programs and services to employers who are participating in the learning processes of their employees. Additionally, Training Consultants support clients on the job ensuring all aspects of their training, assessment and future learning requirements are met.

This position reports to the Delivery Support Manager.

This is a Permanent, Full-Time opportunity

The position will be based primarily at Townsville however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with employers and students to facilitate the achievement of learning outcomes through the coordination of workplace assessment and industry placement.
• Provide employers with advice on Institute training programs and innovative learning solutions/options for their staff including the identification of Institute-based learning opportunities.
• Monitor training and development trends particularly those relevant to flexible/innovative delivery and maintain links with employers in the training market.
• Maintain records of client industry placement needs, training and assessment programs, and associated reporting documentation to ensure that the Institute’s statutory obligations are met.
• Promote the Institute’s education and training programs and products in order to maximise market share and achieve team targets.
• Coordinate student access to learning programs and appropriate assessment processes and records (on and off the job) ensuring all aspects of the training program are satisfactorily achieved for clients on time and within budget.
• In consultation with education delivery staff, coordinate the development of individual learning plans and customised learning materials where necessary to facilitate the desired training competencies required by employers and employees.
• Participate as a team member in the process of recognition of prior learning/current competency and skill gap training for students (on and off the job).
• Proactively be involved in local industry groups and assist employers to meet their statutory obligations under training legislation, regulations and guidelines.
• Contribute to the achievement of TAFE Queensland quality policies by encouraging an environment where high quality work is achieved and is supported by the adherence/development of quality system documentation specifically in relation to the Standards for National VET Regulator (NVR) Registered Training Organisations.
• Keep informed with Training Package changes and how upcoming changes may affect employers and apprentices/trainees.
• Ensure day to day activities align with business operations.
• Undertake research and development on matters relating to business functions.
• Contribute to improvement in business processes and practices.
• Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Showing Initiative, Working Together, Focusing on our Customer and Taking Responsibility.

How You Will Be Assessed

The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

• Demonstrated ability in the management of learning and assessment strategies to provide flexible and client centred learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated project coordination skills relevant to the facilitation of learning programs, products and support to employers and other clients, and an ability to develop innovative solutions in a flexible and client orientated training market place.
• Works collaboratively and responds appropriately to changes in client needs and expectations.
• Maintains 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.
• Displays the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment.

Highly Desirable Requirements

• Sound knowledge of qualifications and training package requirements

How To Apply

If you’re interested in this role, click the ‘

’ button to submit your application via the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:

• A detailed resume;
• A cover letter that outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience in response to the “How you will be assessed” criteria above (maximum of 2 pages in total); and
• The contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)

Closing date: 22 July 2026

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-666

For Further Information, Please Contact

Contact name: Angela Reed

Role: Delivery Support Manager

Email: ***email_hidden***

Occupational group

Education & Training