Industry and Vocational Training Officer - Mackay State High School

Queensland Department of Education; Mackay Regional; Presencial; AUD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Mackay State High School, part of the Queensland Department of Education, is seeking an Industry and Vocational Training Officer to strengthen connections between students and employers, training providers, and tertiary institutions. The role emphasizes meaningful work experiences, school-based apprenticeships and career development.

You will build partnerships with local industry, coordinate SBATs and work placements, arrange interviews and monitor student progress, while guiding students

Qualificações

• Proactive and highly organised.
• Strong networking and outreach skills with employers and community partners.
• Ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder programs and timelines.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain productive partnerships with local employers, industry groups, apprenticeship support agencies, TAFE Queensland, Registered Training Organisations, universities and community organisations.
• Lead and coordinate SBATs and work experience programs, including sourcing placements, matching students with opportunities, coordinating interviews and monitoring progress.
• Provide career development support to students, including résumés, interview preparation and post‑school pathway planning.
• Coordinate Year 10 career readiness initiatives with school leadership, including employer presentations and career education activities.
• Plan and coordinate school and community engagement events to promote pathways and student achievements.
• Identify local industry trends, advise leadership and develop new partnerships for vocational pathways.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with policies and SBAT/work experience requirements.

Conhecimentos

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership development

Programme coordination

Career guidance

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Industry and Vocational Training Officer - Mackay State High School

Queensland Department of Education – Queensland

Mackay State High School is seeking an Industry and Vocational Training Officer to join the team!

This role is critical in strengthening the pathways available to our students by connecting them with employers, training providers, tertiary institutions and community organisations.

The successful applicant will play a key role in ensuring our students have access to meaningful work experience, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, vocational training opportunities and career development experiences.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

About us:

Mackay State High School is a well-established secondary school located in South Mackay, catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12.

With a proud history dating back to 1912, the school offers a diverse range of academic, sporting, cultural and vocational programs.

Guided by its vision, “We Believe … We Achieve”, and values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience, the school is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment where students are supported to reach their full potential.

Your opportunity:

This position requires someone who is proactive, approachable and highly organised. Most importantly, we are seeking someone who is energetic, enjoys working with people, is confident engaging with employers and community partners, and is willing to actively seek opportunities that benefit our students.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain productive partnerships with local employers, industry groups, apprenticeship support agencies, TAFE Queensland, Registered Training Organisations, universities and community organisations to expand student employment and training opportunities.
• Lead and coordinate the school's School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) and work experience programs, including sourcing placements, matching students with opportunities, coordinating interviews, completing documentation and monitoring student progress.
• Provide career development and employment support to students, including assistance with résumés, cover letters, job applications, interview preparation, work readiness and post-school pathway decisions.
• Coordinate Year 10 career readiness initiatives in collaboration with the Senior School Head of Department, including employer presentations, industry visits, mock interviews and career education activities.
• Plan and coordinate school and community engagement activities, including the bi-annual Education and Career Pathways Day, vocational displays, Open Night and Subject Selection evenings, and promote student achievements and career opportunities.
• Identify local industry workforce trends and emerging skills needs, provide strategic advice to school leadership, develop new partnerships and recommend improvements to vocational education and career pathways programs.
• Maintain accurate student and program records, prepare reports, monitor program outcomes and ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures and legislative requirements relating to vocational education, work experience and SBATs.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.