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About Us 

As Tasmania’s publicly owned training provider, TasTAFE is a vital contributor to the prosperity of the state’s economy through supporting jobs and employment and the economic resilience of our businesses and industry. With a focus on practical, real-life learning, we work hard to ensure the training our learners receive is industry relevant and we provide real industry skills that are highly valued by employers.  

The Role 

The Marketing and Communications team are passionate about promoting vocational pathways as a smart career choice for school leavers and adult learners – and we’re looking for a Communications Officer who can help us share these stories. 

You’ll help tell the stories that show the real impact of TasTAFE’s practical, industry‑connected training. Working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, you’ll research, write and share information across a range of channels, with a strong commitment to clear, plain‑English communication. 

On any given day, you will: 

1. Assist in identifying and creating good news stories and content.  

1. Support the development and implementation of internal and external communications strategies. 

1. Prepare and review internal and external communications material including internal newsletters and bulletins, media releases, articles, speeches, Ministerial briefings, promotional material and website and social media content.  

1. Undertake research and liaise with TasTAFE teams, managers, industry partners and other external stakeholders to gather information and data for internal and external communications and to respond to media enquiries.  

1. Support the Marketing and Communications team to organise and deliver projects including award ceremonies, graduations, media events and marketing campaigns. 

What you bring:  

1. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of traditional and social media, including awareness of different media formats and their requirements together with experience in coordinating and creating engaging web and social media content.  

1. Highly developed written communication skills, including the ability to create content for a variety of formats and audiences, including internal staff communications, traditional media, social media and the web, as well as strong proofreading/sub-editing skills. 

1. High level verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders at all levels.    

1. Effective organisational and self-management skills with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and plan, organise and prioritise workloads, manage a variety of tasks at the same time and work effectively in a high-pressure environment.  

1. Well-developed research and problem-solving skills, including the ability to recall, interpret and analyse information and find an effective solution or recommend an appropriate course of action.  

1. Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a small team and handle sensitive situations and information with confidentiality, diplomacy and tact.  

This is a permanent full-time opportunity with a statewide focus.  

A current Working with Vulnerable People registration, or the ability to obtain prior to commencement.  

Supporting a Diverse Workforce 

At TasTAFE, we encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and members of the LGBTIQ+ community. 

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexibility. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity in our community, and we are committed to building a culture we are all proud of.  

Ask us how we can make this role flexible to suit you. 

Join TasTAFE! 

If you think this could be the opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply by submitting a current copy of your resume which outlines your skills and experience (you do not need to include a cover letter). To be eligible, you must have the right to work in Australia. 

Candidate screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.  

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know during selection. For more information regarding this opportunity, please call TasTAFE on 1300 655 307 and ask to speak to a member of the Talent Team. 

Applications for this role close at 11:55pm on Sunday 10 May 2026