Vocational Education Coordinator - Mareeba State High School

Job Reference QLD/FNR594173/24T
Closing date October 15, 2024
Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Type Full-Time
Contact (07) 4086 2777

About this job

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the Role

Our purpose is to develop quality education through a partnership of staff, students, family and the community. We aim to help students develop as independent life-long learners, who are morally and socially responsible, employable, and capable of making a positive contribution to our changing society.

As the Vocational Education Coordinator you will:

  • Manage the operational requirements of the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) structure of the School ensuring policy and procedures comply with the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Quality Framework (VQF) and National VET Regulation (NVR) Standards.
  • Coordinate Vocational Education and Career Pathways ensuring that all Year 10, 11 and 12 students are assisted in accessing case management support to successfully transition from schooling to either further education, training or sustainable employment. The Vocational Education Coordinator reports to the Principal.
  • This position will work with a team to embed vocational pathways through meaningful partnerships for students and lead them to pathways to trade or other qualifications.

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). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.