Employment & Training Programs Coordinator - Skilling Queenslanders for Work

Endeavour; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits up to 15900

Entertainment pre-tax allowance up to

Health insurance discounts

Paid parental leave

Discounts on eGift cards

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation is seeking an Employment & Training Programs Coordinator to lead the Community Careers project under Skilling Queenslanders for Work in Queensland. You will work with participants, training partners, employers and community stakeholders to support job readiness and a transition to sustainable employment.

The role combines participant engagement, group facilitation, stakeholder management and project coordination, with a focus on removing barriers to work and creating

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating employability and group-based training sessions.
• Experience in Employment Services, Community Services, Workforce Development or related field.
• Ability to engage with participants from diverse backgrounds and remove barriers to participation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for trainings with employers and providers.
• Strong administration and organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of the Community Careers project within Skilling Queenslanders for Work.
• Support participants to develop job readiness skills and transition to sustainable work.
• Engage with training partners, employers and community stakeholders.
• Lead participant recruitment, non-accredited training, and project reporting.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and provide employment-focused case management.

Skills

Employability workshops

Stakeholder engagement

Group facilitation

Project coordination

Case management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Employment & Training Programs Coordinator - Skilling Queenslanders for Work

At Endeavour Foundation, we're committed to creating opportunities that transform lives. Through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work, a Community Careers Program, we support unemployed and underemployed Queenslanders to gain the skills, confidence and qualifications needed to secure meaningful and sustainable employment.

We're seeking an enthusiastic and driven Coordinator to lead the successful delivery of this exciting project. This is a highly rewarding role for someone passionate about empowering people, building community connections, and creating real employment outcomes.

As a key member of the Inclusive Employment Solutions team, you'll work closely with participants, training partners, employers and community stakeholders to support individuals on their journey from training to employment.

About the Role

As Coordinator, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of the Community Careers project, supporting participants to develop job readiness skills, overcome barriers to employment, and transition into sustainable work opportunities.

This hands-on role combines participant engagement, group facilitation, stakeholder relationship management, project coordination and employment-focused case management. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment and where your work directly impacts people's lives.

The coordinator, will be responsible for:

• Leading all operational aspects of the Community Careers project including participant recruitment, non-accredited work readiness training and project reporting.
• Supporting participants to gain nationally recognised skills and vocational qualifications and move into sustainable employment.
• Supporting participants with a diverse range of personal, social and economic barriers that may be impacting their participation in training and employment.
• Build and develop a culture aligned with Endeavour Foundation mission and values.
• Creating career pathways for participants in opening doors with potential internal and external stakeholder for employment opportunities beyond the training program once completed.

What you will bring to the role:

• Experience facilitating employability, work readiness, life skills, training workshops or group programs.
• Demonstrated experience in Employment Services, Community Services, Workforce Development, Training, Disability Services, Career Development or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with participants from diverse backgrounds and understanding individuals experiencing barriers to employment, education or training.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with confidence delivering training to groups. Including proven ability to engage and collaborate with employers, training providers, community organisations and other stakeholders.
• Strong administration and technical skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Effective organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Resilience, empathy and a strengths-based approach to participant support.

Highly Regarded

• Previous experience delivering funded employment, skilling or vocational training programs.
• Case management or employment coaching experience.
• Existing knowledge of the labour market and local employment opportunities.

Additional Requirements

• Current Driver's Licence and access to reliable transport.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card).
• Ability to successfully complete a National Police Check.

More about what we can offer you!

• With Salary Packaging Benefits, you can package up to$15,900per year tax free. Less tax = more pay for you
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to$2,650of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holidays etc.)
• Corporate Health Insuranceplans and discounts with our corporate partners
• Paid parental leave
• Discounts on eGift cards and other cashback rewards program
• Opportunities for ongoing employment and career development within a purpose-driven organisation.

Make a Difference Every Day

If you're passionate about helping people build skills, gain confidence and achieve meaningful employment outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.