Public Skills Australia (PSA) has been appointed by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) as one of 10 Jobs and Skills Councils. PSA works with employer and employee representatives from the Public Safety and Government industry-sectors – Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Correctional Services, Defence, and all levels of Government – to ensure Australia's vocational education and training (VET) system delivers better outcomes for learners and employers. A primary function of PSA is to provide workforce planning, industry intelligence and training product development in support of industry needs and government priorities.
The Travel Coordination and Business Administration Officer will be responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of travel arrangements across PSA, including bookings, itineraries and compliance with travel policies. The role also provides administrative support to PSA programs, including event logistics, data entry, meeting coordination and document and minute preparation.
The position is accountable to the Manager Business Operations and will support:
• coordinating and booking travel arrangements in line with Public Skills Australia's policies and procedures and in accordance with business requirements and within budget
• preparation and management of travel itineraries and documentation
• maintaining oversight of where staff are located as it pertains to work related travel
• providing back up support for office and facilities coordination and working collaboratively with the building and facilities landlord
• administrative tasks across programs and projects
• event coordination and logistics
• maintenance of accurate records, meeting minutes and data entry requirements.
We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in travel coordination and administration, managing travel bookings and arrangements, in booking, arranging and setting up venues for meetings, minute taking and purchasing, monitoring and tracking travel expenditure. The successful applicant will have the ability to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities and work in a dynamic team environment. They will also be able to deliver high quality, accurate information in a variety of formats to inform the decision-making of PSA and our industries.
We're committed to building an inclusive and flexible workplace, and we encourage people from diverse backgrounds and life circumstances to apply. To support this, we may offer a range of flexible work options, part-time hours, job-share, and remote or hybrid work arrangements where possible. Please discuss your requirements and preferences with us.
How to apply
Applications should include a CV/Resume of no more than 4 pages and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages. The Cover Letter should not repeat information contained in the CV but specifically address the 'essential' Key Selection Criteria.
If you would like to receive a detailed position description and with any queries, please write to the HR and Recruitment Officer at
Applications close at midnight, Wednesday 4 February 2026.