SBAT Engagement Officer

NSW Department of Education; Broken Hill; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

35 hour working week

Employer’s contribution to superannnnu

Annual leave loading

Flex Leave entitlements

Job summary

NSW Department of Education in Broken Hill is seeking a School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Engagement Officer (SBAT EO) to support SBAT journeys across five local schools. This ongoing, full-time role is based in Broken Hill with a hybrid work arrangement between schools.

You will work with students, parents, RTOs and employers to secure opportunities and help students complete the HSC and obtain a VET qualification.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Vocational Education and Training, Apprenticeships and Traineeships and/or work-based youth programs.
• Capability to work with industry to source employment opportunities.
• Well-developed communication, engagement, negotiation and planning skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people

Responsibilities

• Support the student SBAT journey, leading to completion of the HSC and an industry-recognised VET qualification.
• Act as a conduit between schools, students, parents, Registered Training Organisations and employers; travel between multiple schools.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Planning

Industry liaison

Education

Tertiary qualification in education, business or youth work

Job description

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Employment Fill Type: Permanent (Ongoing)

Location:

Broken Hill, NSW, AU, 2880

Description:

School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Engagement Officer

Far West Region (Broken Hill)

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing -Full Time
• The role works across the following 5 schools – Broken Hill HS, Coomealla High School,Menindee Central School, Wilcannia Central School and Willyama High School
• Base School Location: Broken Hill
• Hybrid Role that works flexibly between schools Salary starting from $116,981 to $129,492 + Super + accrued flex leaves

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applications from people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply and if suitable for the role, will be prioritised and shortlisted for interview. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to indicate their identity in their application. Confirmation of descent is not required for this Targeted role, but may be provided if the applicant wishes to be formally recognised by the department.

The Educational Pathways Program is an innovative, Ministerial and executive priority program designed to improve access to Career Development programs, increase School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs), and help students and young people explore Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways.

As a School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Engagement Officer (SBAT EO), you are a conduit between schools, students, parents, Registered Training Organisations and employers. Your role is to support the student SBAT journey, leading to completion of the HSC and an industry-recognised VET qualification.

A good knowledge of the Far West Region of NSW and its unique environmental and business complexities is paramount, as this role works collaboratively across a range of local services to foster and develop new opportunities across the region.

As the role involves travel between a group of schools and within the local community, a current driver’s licence and use of your own vehicle is required (with work-related kilometres reimbursed in line with Departmental travel guidelines and policy).

Come and join a highly passionate team of people inspiring the next generation of apprentices and trainees who contribute to a growing economy and society.

About you

Would you like to apply your expertise and understanding of apprenticeships and traineeships in a dynamic role that requires stakeholder engagement, effective communication, and strong business insight?

Would you enjoy working in a collegial environment that actively encourages proactivity, creative thinking, values learning, and supports staff in achieving their goals?

You will be collaborative, solution-focused, and passionate about supporting young people to reach their career and vocational goals, introducing them to a variety of post-school study and employment options. Your dedication to empowering youth and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders will be key to your success in this role.

In addition to the above and to be successful in this role, we are looking for you to have:

• Demonstrated experience in Vocational Education and Training, Apprenticeships and Traineeships and/or work-based youth programs.
• Capability to work with industry to source employment opportunities.
• Well-developed communication, engagement, negotiation and planning skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people

Essential requirements of the role

• This position is targeted for recruitment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is authorised by the Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Management Plan, in accordance with section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants, all other applications will be considered. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to indicate their identity in their application. Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent is not required for this Targeted role but may be provided if the successful applicant wishes to be formally recognised by the department. More information can be found in the policy library under Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent.
• Working with Children Check for paid employment.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as education, business, youth work and/or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Current drivers licence, as this role will travel between a group of schools.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Information Session

On Monday, 21 September 2026 at 2pm, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment and Advisory team will host an online Yarn Up (information session) about this role. The session will provide a detailed overview of the recruitment process, including applying for the position and interview to build confidence in your application.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date Monday 28th September 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Rhonda Anderson at [e-mail]

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([e-mail]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.