
Vocational Education Training
1 week ago
**YMCA Vocational Schools** provide adjusted education programs and vocational training to secondary students, who would benefit from an alternative learning environment. With campuses across Brisbane, the school supports students in their journey to employment. Students participate in programs dedicated to enhancing practical and personal skills at a pace that encourages school attendance, engagement and confidence.
**YMCA Vocational School: Kingston Junior Campus** is recruiting a **VET Lead **(Vocational Education & Training) on a **Permanent, Full Time Basis** located in **Logan, QLD.**
**ABOUT THE ROLE**
The role of a **VET Lead **is focused on providing job creation and job seeker abilities through the facilitation of vocational and education training to vulnerable young people.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Coordinate the development and implementation of training and employment pathways, designed to lead students into school-based traineeships/apprenticeships (SBATs) and employment
- Build external partnerships with prospective local employers as appropriate to support the VET in School (VETis) Programs, SBATs and part-time/casual employment
- Facilitate the retention of training and employment partnerships that benefit quality outcomes for students and program participants through the VETis Programs and SBATs as outlined in The Y _VET Career Education Framework_
- Assist in the delivery of wellbeing and enrichment programs
- Create, implement and evaluate a process to select students to participate in VETis and nationally accredited certificate programs as per The Y _VET Career Education Framework_
- Participate in prescribed programs including Professional Development and Review, to develop your practice as a VET Lead and expertise in VET, employability and career development
**SELECTION CRITERIA**
**The ideal applicant** will have a passion for providing disadvantaged people in our community a real opportunity to realise their potential in body, mind and spirit.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or Career Development, or similar qualification; or significant demonstrated experience in Youth Work and VET and working towards the completion of the above certificate or similar
- Significant demonstrated recent experience in working with at-risk young people in a VET environment
- Demonstrated ability in the creation of comprehensive industry-specific programs that provide participants with hands-on experiences and opportunities to link with genuine employment opportunities
- Up-to-date knowledge of the labour market, employability skills and job creation and acquisition strategies; the ability to impart this knowledge to students in engaging and creative ways
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide high quality reporting
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong, effective relationships with diverse groups
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain them
- Positive Notice Blue Card, or willingness to obtain one
**BENEFITS**
**The YMCA** offers a range of fantastic employee benefits which includes:
- Generous Salary Packaging (up to 15,900 per annum)
- Free YMCA Gym Membership
- Discounted accommodation at the George Williams Hotel
- Discounts on YMCA childcare services
- Discounts on private health insurance through Medibank
- Full range of additional employee benefits
**APPLICATIONS**
**Our Commitment**
The YMCA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Career Development, or a similar qualification?
Licence/Certification:
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (preferred)
- Positive Notice Blue Card (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person
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