Industry Partnerships & Work-Ready Pathways Lead

Queensland Government; Logan City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yarrabilba State Secondary College, backed by the Queensland Government, is seeking an Industry and Vocational Training Officer to forge strong ties with local businesses and training providers. The role focuses on school-based apprenticeships, traineeships, work experience and vocational education pathways to help students transition from school to training or employment.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Senior Schooling team to guide students, develop work readiness skills,

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

Yarrabilba State Secondary College, backed by the Queensland Government, is seeking an Industry and Vocational Training Officer to forge strong ties with local businesses and training providers. The role focuses on school-based apprenticeships, traineeships, work experience and vocational education pathways to help students transition from school to training or employment.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Senior Schooling team to guide students, develop work readiness skills,