Industry and Vocational Training Officer - Yarrabilba State Secondary College

Queensland Department of Education; Tamborine; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education’s Yarrabilba State Secondary College is seeking an Industry and Vocational Training Officer to lead school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, and to foster partnerships with local employers, industry groups and training providers.

You will coordinate work experience placements, student enrolments and work-readiness programs, monitor outcomes, and support students as they transition into employment or further training within our growing community.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage with industry and business to source School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship opportunities for prospective students and seek opportunities for student placement in industry.
• Develop engagement activities and market the benefits of School Based Traineeships, Apprenticeships and TAFE training as a career pathway preference for students at the nominated State High School/College.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, training providers and apprenticeship support agencies.
• Provide the Principal/Deputy Principal with a regular update of the program outcomes and identify issues that may impact on the success of the program.
• Undertake the development and coordination of high profile events within the school community and take a lead role in the development and implementation of promotional materials, including marketing and communication strategies and initiatives.
• Work directly with schools, vocational education institutions, government, industry, business and community groups to form productive partnerships and develop networks to position School Based Traineeships, Apprenticeships and work experience to give insight to career pathway choices for students at the nominated State High School/College.
• Develop and provide guidance for the work experience placement program, including identifying increased opportunities, monitoring students in the workplace, arranging visits where required and managing the preparation, collection and storage of records and data as required by departmental policy.
• Coordinate with the Principal/Deputy Principal, the recruitment of students to pathways options and process the enrolment of students into programs.
• Support the Principal/Deputy Principal to develop and implement work readiness programs for Year 10 students, by organising the employer contribution to the program in the form of visits or presentations as appropriate.
• Provide a high level of client support to business and industry partners, and establish feedback loops to ensure continuous improvement.
• Maintain currency of knowledge of the legislation relevant to the School Based Traineeship and Apprenticeship program.

Job description

Industry and Vocational Training Officer - Yarrabilba State Secondary College

Queensland Department of Education – Queensland

The Industry and Vocational Training Officer at Yarrabilba State Secondary College manages school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, building partnerships with employers, industry groups and training providers to expand studentsￂ vocational learning and careeropportunities.

The role also coordinates work experience placements, student enrolments, work-readiness programs and promotional events, while monitoring program outcomes and supporting students to transition into employment or further training.

About us:

We are very proud to welcome you to Yarrabilba State Secondary College, the foundation high school in the rapidly growing community of Yarrabilba.

Yarrabilba State Secondary College will provide a real, relevant, quality educational experience, balancing the use of technology with human connection. Our personalised learning approach is designed to prepare our students to thrive in today's world.

Your opportunity:

Yarrabilba State Secondary College is a growing, innovative school committed to providing students with meaningful pathways beyond the classroom. We are seeking a motivated, proactive and well-connected Industry and Vocational Training Officer to join our supportive Senior Schooling team.

This exciting role will focus on building strong partnerships with local businesses, industry and training providers to create opportunities for our students through school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, work experience and vocational education pathways.

Working closely with our Senior Schooling team, you will support students to explore career opportunities, develop work readiness skills and successfully transition from school into further training and employment.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about connecting young people with real-world opportunities, enjoys building community relationships and is excited to make a genuine difference in our rapidly growing Yarrabilba community.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Actively engage with industry and business to source School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship opportunities for prospective students and seek opportunities for student placement in industry.
• Develop engagement activities and market the benefits of School Based Traineeships, Apprenticeships and TAFE training as a career pathway preference for students at the nominated State High School/College.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, training providers and apprenticeship support agencies.
• Provide the Principal/Deputy Principal with a regular update of the program outcomes and identify issues that may impact on the success of the program.
• Undertake the development and coordination of high profile events within the school community and take a lead role in the development and implementation of promotional materials, including marketing and communication strategies and initiatives.
• Work directly with schools, vocational education institutions, government, industry, business and community groups to form productive partnerships and develop networks to position School Based Traineeships, Apprenticeships and work experience to give insight to career pathway choices for students at the nominated State High School/College.
• Develop and provide guidance for the work experience placement program, including identifying increased opportunities, monitoring students in the workplace, arranging visits where required and managing the preparation, collection and storage of records and data as required by departmental policy.
• Coordinate with the Principal/Deputy Principal, the recruitment of students to pathways options and process the enrolment of students into programs.
• Support the Principal/Deputy Principal to develop and implement work readiness programs for Year 10 students, by organising the employer contribution to the program in the form of visits or presentations as appropriate.
• Provide a high level of client support to business and industry partners, and establish feedback loops to ensure continuous improvement.
• Maintain currency of knowledge of the legislation relevant to the School Based Traineeship and Apprenticeship program.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.