Government-Funded Programs & Partnerships Coordinator

Aurora Training Institute; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Training Institute is seeking a Contracts Program Coordinator to join the Student Recruitment team at the Toowoomba campus. This fixed-term role focuses on coordinating government-funded and community-based training and SQW initiatives, across Queensland, with travel to campuses and partner sites as required.

Reporting to the General Manager – Industry Engagement and Strategy, you will build partnerships with community organisations, employers and government agencies, manage program

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating vocational education, employment, or community-based training programs.
• Proven ability to develop, implement and monitor funded programs or projects.
• Strong stakeholder relationships with community organisations, government agencies and employers.
• Experience contributing to funding applications, tenders, proposals and reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring and completion of government-funded and community-focused training programs.
• Identify community needs and opportunities for new funded or partnership-based programs.
• Support preparation of funding applications, proposals, budgets and variations.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organisations, employers, councils and government agencies.
• Represent Aurora at community meetings, forums and networking events.
• Develop employer partnerships that support work experience and employment outcomes.
• Establish and monitor program plans, recruitment targets, delivery schedules and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate participant recruitment, onboarding and induction.
• Monitor eligibility, attendance, engagement, completion and employment outcomes.
• Coordinate participant support and referrals with training teams and partners.
• Maintain program records and prepare timely reports for management and funding bodies.
• Identify and elevate risks related to contracts, finance, compliance and safety.

Skills

Program coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Funding applications

Project management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Culturally responsive

Education

Relevant qualifications in community services/related discipline

Driver's license

Job description

Aurora Training Institute is seeking a Contracts Program Coordinator to join the Student Recruitment team at the Toowoomba campus. This fixed-term role focuses on coordinating government-funded and community-based training and SQW initiatives, across Queensland, with travel to campuses and partner sites as required.

Reporting to the General Manager – Industry Engagement and Strategy, you will build partnerships with community organisations, employers and government agencies, manage program