About this job
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About our School
Mackay State High School is a large and diverse school community located in the heart of the Mackay CBD. Our mission is to deliver educational excellence and offer diverse pathways for our students, underpinned by a culture of inclusion, high expectations, and pride. We are dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential, whether in academics, sports, culture, or the arts. Our programs are designed to meet individual learning needs and career aspirations, with a strong emphasis on building positive and supportive relationships among teachers, students, parents, and the wider community.
At Mackay State High School, our core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience guide everything we do, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all. We are proud of our vision, "We Believe … We Achieve, Mackay High Pride," and are committed to living it every day.
About the Role
As the Industry Liaison Officer your responsibilities will include:
- 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 schools 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.
- Work directly with schools, government, industry, business and community groups to form productive partnerships and develop networks to position School based Apprenticeships as a career pathway choice for students in the region.
- Develop and manage the work experience placement program, including monitoring students in the workplace, arranging visits where required and managing the preparation, collection and storage of records and data as required by policy.
- Be involved in the preparation and presentation of information sessions.
- Assist in the recruitment and process entry of students to the school.
- Provide a high level of client support to business and industry partners, establish feedback loops to ensure continuous improvement.
- Maintain an up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to the Australian School Based Apprenticeship program.
- Assist to develop the student induction and work readiness program.
- Recruit students to Registered Training Organisations and potential employers.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.