Industry Partnerships Lead - School-Based Apprenticeships

EDUCATION QUEENSLAND; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education in Queensland seeks an Industry Liaison Officer to support the delivery of School Based Apprenticeships and work experience programs for secondary students in the Mackay region. You will develop and manage partnerships with local employers, training providers and apprenticeship services to maximise opportunities and guide students toward career choices.

You will establish and sustain networks with business and industry groups to promote School Based Apprenticeships as

Qualifications

• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to liaise with schools, employers and training providers.
• Strong communication and promotion capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Source Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBA) opportunities for prospective students by actively seeking opportunities for student placements in industry and potential School Based Apprenticeships.
• Promote and market the benefits of the school's technical model to potential employers and other stakeholders and position School Based Apprenticeships as a career pathway preference for students within the region.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, training providers and apprenticeship support agencies.
• Form connections and develop partnerships between school and employers that will assist students to transition to employment and make effective career choices.
• Source vocational training opportunities for prospective students by actively seeking opportunities for student placement in transition to work programs.
• Provide regular updates of the program outcomes and help identify issues that may impact on the success of the program.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the business plan and promotional materials, including marketing and communication strategies and initiatives.

Job description

The Department of Education in Queensland seeks an Industry Liaison Officer to support the delivery of School Based Apprenticeships and work experience programs for secondary students in the Mackay region. You will develop and manage partnerships with local employers, training providers and apprenticeship services to maximise opportunities and guide students toward career choices.

You will establish and sustain networks with business and industry groups to promote School Based Apprenticeships as