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 current vacancies for Student Engagement Officers to support with student intake assessment and progression in the Australian Migrant Education Program. 

Vacancies currently exist for commencing in term 4, 2026 across all TAFE Queensland Brisbane campuses for filling flexibly as temporary full-time and temporary part-time to the end of 2026 with the possibility of extension. 

As the Student Engagement Officer, you will provide leadership, direction and coordination in the assessment and academic support and guidance for AMEP/SEE clients to ensure a consistent and professional approach in the delivery of services that are responsive to the needs of clients.

This position sits in the Faculty of English Language & Migrant Education and reports to the Educational Team Leader. 

Salary

The salary range for a Student Engagement Officer is $106,994.78 to $116,553.89 (gross) per annum plus superannuation contributions of 12.75% of your salary. 

Benefits 

• Four (4) weeks recreation leave (accrued annually) 
• Flexible work options (e.g. Purchased leave, compressed hours, telecommuting)
• 12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options available
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Annual staff recognition awards and years of service recognition
• Pride Network for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies

Mandatory Requirements 

• Possession of all of the following:
• • A recognised, Post Graduate Qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) qualification; and
  • A recognised Undergraduate degree (preferably in Education); and
  • Recent teaching experience in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages to adult learners in Australia; and
• Possession of one of the following training and assessment credentials: 
• • TAE40116 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment;
  • TAE40110 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment plus TAELLN411 Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills and TAEASS502 Design and Develop Assessment Tools;
  • TAE50111 - Diploma of Vocational Education and Training;
  • TAE50116 - Diploma of Vocational Education and Training; or its successor;
  • TAE50211 - Diploma of Training Design and Development;
  • TAE50216 - Diploma of Training Design and Development, or its successor;
  • Higher-level qualification in adult education (approved by TAFE Queensland).

Also Applicable 

• Current knowledge and skills in English language training and learning that informs the training and assessment provided; and
• Current 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.

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, Friday 9 October 2026

Job Reference Number: TQ2026-930

Contact:

Brinda Dutta, Operations Manager 

Brinda.Dutta@tafeqld.edu.au