Industry and Vocational Training Officer - MacGregor State High School

Job Reference QLD/MSR591842/24T
Closing date October 1, 2024
Location Brisbane - South
Type Full-Time
Contact 07 3347 3555

About this job

About Us:

MacGregor State High School opened in 1969 with just 203 students and nine teachers. Today it is a thriving campus of over 1200 students and 180 staff. This school community draws on its members' diverse backgrounds, experience and talent to forge success. With a dedicated staff and an innovative curriculum, we strive for personal excellence. Our students are enveloped in opportunity in the academic, cultural and sporting facets of school life. We have a firm commitment to social justice, promoting a sense of community spirit and connectedness. We are proud of our school community and the strength of diversity. We are a place in which challenge and choice create opportunities for each and all students to excel to be The Best We Can Be.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

  • 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 XXXX 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.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to Apply:

  • Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
  • A 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

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). 

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