Career Development Specialist

3 days ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia beBeeTraining Full time $113,574 - $125,720

About this Role

We are seeking a motivated and community-focused Training Coordinator to join our team.

This key role supports apprentices, trainees, employers, and training organisations across the region to access and succeed in vocational education and training (VET) programs.

You'll engage with both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, promote education and employment initiatives, and help ensure the delivery of high-quality training services.

  • Support students, employers and training providers to access and navigate VET and employment programs.
  • Provide culturally appropriate advice and support to both internal and external stakeholders to increase training and employment participation and completion, especially for Aboriginal learners.
  • Monitor compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements among employers, students, and training providers.
  • Coordinate and oversee daily operations of staff, ensuring quality service delivery and program compliance.
  • Manage administration, reporting, and implementation of local training and employment programs.
  • Represent the department in the community, promoting initiatives and building local partnerships.
  • Undertake occasional field work and regional travel to engage directly with stakeholders and communities.

About You

  • A culturally aware and people-focused approach to working with Aboriginal communities and service users.
  • Strong local community connections and a commitment to improving outcomes for mob through education and training.
  • Demonstrated experience managing people and leading teams in an administrative or service delivery setting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Experience with project and program management.
  • Knowledge of the VET sector, apprenticeships, and traineeships.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Key Requirements Of The Role

  • A Working with Children Check.
  • Current driver's licence and a willingness to travel.
  • This position is designated for the employment of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. This initiative is authorised by the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan in accordance with Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants must provide documentation upon appointment.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

What We Offer

  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • 35 hour working week.
  • Competitive salary, sacrificing options, 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.

How To Apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role along with targeted question below.

Can you share how you have engaged with the local Aboriginal community, and what specific actions you've taken to support and collaborate with mob?

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