General Hand

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training 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. TAFE Queensland been named the Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus 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 closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

Your Opportunity

As the General Hand you will provide a quality service within the Region by ensuring the effective utilisation of resources within the Region's policy guidelines.

This position reports to the Maintenance Administrator

This is a Temporary, Full-Time opportunity, to 30 June 2026 unless otherwise determined.

The position will be based primarily at Great Barrier Reef International Marine Collage, however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake the preparation and assembly/dismantling of materials for displays/promotions associated with Region activities.

Undertake basic administration tasks including processing contractor inductions plus entering and closing out work requests on a as needs basis.

Assist in the provision, moving, setting up and arrangement of furniture and other items required for the effective delivery of courses, training and administration.

Assist in the movement, relocation, collection and/or delivery (as required) to locations within the Region, of equipment, goods and other items necessary for its effective operation.

Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of equipment and facilities associated with tasks undertaken in the performance of daily duties.

Provide assistance to Region staff in emergent situations by undertaking duties to maintain a safe and hygienic work environment.

Opportunity to participate in afterhours lock up / on call rosters.

Ensure day to day activities align with business operations.

Contribute to improvement in business processes and practices.

How you will be assessed

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

Ability to plan and organise the successful completion of tasks within regular workload requirements.

Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of simple tasks involving basic administration, labouring, minor maintenance, minor workplace upkeep, grounds care skills and of stores pick up and delivery practices.

Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships with colleagues and clients, while working under guidance with minimum supervision.

Basic understanding of occupational health and safety, quality assurance, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination practices and behavior as applied in a working environment.

Displays the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment.

Mandatory Requirements

Possess a Current Drivers Licence

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;

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: 21 September 2025

Job Reference Number: TQ

For further information, please contact:

Mark Winter - Maintenance Administrator

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