Pathways & Work Experience Officer

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Mancel College is seeking a proactive Pathways & Work Experience Officer to lead work experience programs, employer engagement and student transition pathways. You will coordinate placements, support career exploration and ensure opportunities align with student interests and goals.

The role focuses on building partnerships with employers, industry and community organisations to create meaningful opportunities for students as they prepare for life after school.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment services, vocational education or career development.
• Experience coordinating work experience programs or similar initiatives.
• Ability to build productive relationships with employers and industry stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, educators and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work experience placements, employer engagement and student transition planning.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with employers and industry.
• Support career exploration and transition planning for students.

Skills

Career development

Employer engagement

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in education, careers or vocational programs

Tools

CRM/database management

Job description

Help students turn aspirations into opportunities!

At Mancel College, we believe every student deserves a pathway to a meaningful and fulfilling future. As a specialist independent school, we support students with diverse learning needs to develop the confidence, skills and experiences needed to transition successfully into employment, further training and community participation.

We are seeking a proactive and relationship-focused Pathways & Work Experience Officer to lead the coordination of work experience programs, employer engagement and student transition pathways. This role is central to creating authentic opportunities that help students explore career options, gain workplace experience and prepare for life beyond school.

About the Role

As the operational lead for work experience and employer engagement, you will develop and maintain strong partnerships with employers, industry and community organisations while supporting students to identify and pursue meaningful career pathways.

You will coordinate all aspects of work experience placements, support career exploration and transition planning, and ensure students are connected to opportunities that align with their interests, strengths and future goals.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, working collaboratively and making a tangible difference in the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities

Work Experience Coordination

• Manage and maintain the employer and industry partner database.
• Source and secure appropriate work experience placements.
• Build positive relationships and maintain regular communication with employers.
• Match students to suitable placements based on interests, skills and goals.
• Conduct workplace visits and monitor placement progress.
• Manage placement documentation and compliance requirements.
• Complete workplace risk assessments and safety checks.
• Monitor attendance and engagement during placements.
• Collect and review employer and student feedback.
• Troubleshoot placement issues and support successful outcomes.

Industry Engagement

• Develop and maintain employer and industry partnerships.
• Coordinate industry visits, workplace tours and guest speaker opportunities.
• Facilitate volunteer and community participation opportunities.
• Identify and promote school-based employment opportunities for students.
• Expand industry connections to support future student pathways.

Student Pathways & Transition Planning

• Assist students with career exploration and goal setting.
• Conduct student interest and strengths profiling.
• Connect students with suitable employers and pathway opportunities.
• Coordinate transition activities and pathway programmes.
• Support post-school planning and transition-to-employment outcomes.

About You

• You are passionate about creating opportunities for young people and understand the value of meaningful workplace experiences. You are highly organised, confident in building professional relationships and committed to helping students achieve positive post-school outcomes.
• Experience in employment services, vocational education, career development, work experience coordination or a similar field.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with employers and industry stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating programmes, managing documentation and meeting compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, educators and external partners.
• Understanding of student transition planning and employment pathways.
• Commitment to supporting young people with diverse learning needs.

Mandatory Requirements

• Current Queensland Driver Licence.
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or ability to obtain.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to undertake workplace visits across the region.

Why Join Mancel College?

• At Mancel College, you'll be part of a team committed to helping students discover their strengths and build meaningful futures.
• More take home pay: As a Not-For Profit organisation, we can offer our employees Salary Packaging options to boost their take-home pay by 6% - 12% per annum (up to $7,500 increase in the amount you take home and spend, rather than going to taxes).
• A rewarding role with genuine community impact.
• The opportunity to develop extensive employer and industry networks.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• The chance to help shape innovative transition and employment pathways.
• A values-driven culture focused on inclusion, respect and student success.

Language Disorder Australia is committed to safe and supportive work practices as a child safe organisation.All workers are required to participate in security screening relevant to their role including Criminal History/Police checks, Teacher Registration or Relevant Body checks, identification and references checks, Working With Children Checks, and disclosing any information relevant to eligibility to engage in activities involving children and young people. Our workers are required to understand and follow our Child Protection Policies and Processes.

Language Disorder Australia is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities, ensuring equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. We believe in providing a space where you can thrive, contribute, and make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with Language Disorder.

Reasonable adjustmentsare available to reduce barriers and may assist participation in the recruitment process. Should you require reasonable adjustments, please tell us as part of your application so that we can adjust as needed.