Business Development Officer

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. We have recently been named State Winner of the 2023 Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious Queensland Training Awards and the 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 a part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.

In TAFE Queensland, North region, we have a strong focus on workplace culture and we value employee collaboration, strong leadership and high performing teams. We believe that every employee has a role to play in "making great happen" through the embodiment of the following core values and behaviours in all that we do:

• Safety First
• Focusing on our customer
• Taking responsibility
• Showing initiative
• Working together

Your Opportunity

We have an exciting temporary, full-time for 6 months Business Development Officer position available to join our Business Development team at TAFE Queensland's Cairns Campus.

Business Development Officers are employed in various areas throughout the region. The position provides high quality Business Development services to a range of stakeholders including individuals, organisations, industry associations groups, local, state and federal government departments. As the Business Development Officer, you will initiate and implement business strategies to enhance business performance and growth and to increase the Region's market share and revenue in key markets. You will also coordinate and market a range of commercial training programs to promote the Region as a quality provider in education, training and consultancy services.

This position reports to the Business Development Manager.

Salary

The salary range for this position at the AO5 classification is $102, $111, gross) per annum.

Benefits

• Five (5) weeks recreation leave (annual accrual)
• Flexible work options (e.g. Purchased leave, compressed hours, telecommuting)
• 12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options available
• Locality Allowance
• Professional development and study assistance available
• Wellbeing initiatives and social responsibility programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Access to private health corporate plans and corporate discounts (e.g. Fitness Passport, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products)
• Comprehensive Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) support options
• Work at Home Software (e.g. Adobe and Microsoft software)
• Employee discounts or deals related to work-at-home software, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products, fitness passports, and private health insurance.
• Annual staff recognition awards and years of service recognition
• Pride Network for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies
• White Ribbon Australia Accredited Workplace
• Free car parking

How you will be assessed

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

1. Demonstrated ability in research, development and presentation of proposals, tenders and financial quotations in an educational environment to commercial clients using a persuasive manner.
2. Demonstrated ability in sales and key account management, as evidenced by a record of achievement in meeting or exceeding sales targets, and in dealing with business, industry, government representatives and students.
3. High level analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to conceptualise and develop soundly based innovative strategies in the development of training programs to meet client training requirements.
4. High level written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills as demonstrated through the preparation of proposals, tendering and contract documentation.
5. Displays flexibility and responsiveness and has the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment.

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: 9 June 2025

Job Reference Number: TQ

For further information, please contact:

Brett Shann - Business Development Manager

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