Industry Liaison Officer

Industry Liaison Officer - Trinity Bay State High School

Location: Cairns region | Closing date: September 17, 2025

Job reference: QLD/FNR658470/25T | Job recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

About This Job

Trinity Bay State High School's FNQ Vocational Academy is a dynamic regional partnership with TAFE Queensland Cairns, the Department of Education, and the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training, offering students the opportunity to complete their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) alongside two nationally recognised vocational qualifications. The program provides real-world skills through hands-on training, work placements, and the potential to begin a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship, with flexible timetabling that integrates academic and vocational learning.

About The Role

As the Industry Liaison Officer, you will support the ongoing delivery of the School-Based Apprenticeship program and manage partnerships with businesses and industry to maximise opportunities for secondary students. You will establish and maintain effective networks, collaborate with business and industry groups to build strong links that promote School-Based Apprenticeships as a valuable career pathway. The ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills, with a proven ability to foster connections between local businesses and the academy to secure meaningful work placements for students. Demonstrated experience in developing industry partnerships and supporting young people in vocational pathways is highly regarded.

About You

To be successful in this role, you should display the following skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly developed organisational and time-management abilities
• Confidence in building connections within the trade and industry sector
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety practices

Benefits

• Receive a generous superannuation contribution to support long-term financial wellbeing
• Flexible work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance
• On-site parking for a convenient commute
• Location easily accessible by public transport

Your Responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships with employers, training providers, apprenticeship agencies, schools, and community groups to create opportunities for work experience, vocational training, and School-Based Apprenticeships
• Promote School-Based Apprenticeships and vocational pathways as valuable career options through marketing, communications, and stakeholder engagement
• Support students' career pathways by sourcing placements, coordinating inductions, monitoring workplace experiences, and tracking progress and outcomes
• Provide program oversight and compliance by maintaining records, reporting outcomes, ensuring legislative requirements are met, and contributing to planning and improvement
• Deliver client-focused service by offering high-level support to employers, students, and partners, including recruitment, information sessions, and feedback mechanisms

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees familiar with your relevant work history
• Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) 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.

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. The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. For more about Inclusion and Diversity strategies, see the Department's information.

Senioriry level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing

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