Industry Liaison Officer

**About the Department**:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
**About Helensvale State High School**:
Helensvale State High School - An Independent Public School. We have a clear and compelling purpose for why we exist as expressed in our 'One Student, One Community, Many Futures'. Our school strives to provide a personalised learning experience to create independent, future ready, successful lifelong learners.
**About the Role**:As the Industry Liaison Officer you will**:

- Assist in the ongoing delivery of the School Based Apprenticeship program and assist in managing business and industry partnerships to maximise opportunities for secondary students.
- Establish and maintain effective networks and work collaboratively with business and industry groups to build strong and vibrant links that promote School Based Apprenticeships as a career pathway for students

**Responsibilities include**:

- Source Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBA) opportunities for prospective students by actively seeking opportunities for student placements in industry and potential School Based Apprenticeships.
- Promote and market the benefits of the schools technical model to potential employers and other stakeholders and position School Based Apprenticeships as a career pathway preference for students within the region.
- Develop and maintain relationships with employers, training providers and apprenticeship support agencies.
- Form connections and develop partnerships between school and employers that will assist students to transition to employment and make effective career choices.
- Source vocational training opportunities for prospective students by actively seeking opportunities for student placement in transition to work programs.
- Provide regular updates of the program outcomes and help identify issues that may impact on the success of the program.
- Provide a high level of client support to business and industry partners, establish feedback loops to ensure continuous improvement.
- Maintain an up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to the Australian School Based Apprenticeship program.
- Assist to develop the student induction and work readiness program.
- Recruit students to Registered Training Organisations and potential employers.
- Access, track and connect the progress data of students in the Vocational Education and Training pathway.
- Work in collaboration with the Senior Schooling team to monitor and track students achievement and outcomes.
- Articulate legislation, policies and procedures governing apprenticeships and traineeships to internal and external clients.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
**To Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement 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.
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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