Executive Officer, Industry Advisory Services

About ForestWorks

ForestWorks is an industry owned not-for-profit organisation offering skills development services for the forest, wood, paper, timber and furnishing industries as well as the textiles, clothing & footwear sector.

Australia relies on the skills of the forest and wood-based industries as well as the textiles sector to produce products used every day to construct homes and other buildings, provide flooring and furniture, and produce essential items such as packaging and health and disposable consumer products. Industry is regularly adopting new technology, equipment and processes to improve safety, sustainability, and efficiency.

ForestWorks provides services to support learning and careers, so that industry is equipped with the skills it needs to meet future challenges and opportunities. ForestWorks has a long history of establishing partnerships and collaborates with our partner Skills Insight and delivers programs that support skills and training development.

About the role

Reporting to the Stakeholder Engagement Lead, the primary purpose of this position is consulting with a range of stakeholders including, employers, business owners, individuals, RTO's, trainers and assessors in order to ensure 'best practice' industry consultation and advisory services to government is achieved.

What you'll be doing

• Managing industry reference committees.
• Gathering information for and preparation of skills reports.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with industry stakeholders.
• Provide written progress reports as required.
• Develop communiques to share findings to executive management team, other audiences such as RTOs. industry, and policy makers.
• Investigate barriers relating to the uptake of new and revised units of competency, qualifications and skills set by RTOs and industry.
• Consider and understand the implications and complexities relating to training delivery/uptake in rural and regional catchments for both RTOs and industry.
• Identify, research and communicate on potential and current issues between stakeholders to ensure sufficient background information for Committees to make decisions on work outputs and priorities, and to assist in the successful delivery of project outcomes.
• Analyse research findings both quantitatively and qualitatively to identify constraints to delivery of new and revised units of competency, qualifications and skill sets and the opportunities, triggers and motivators that support viable delivery.

What we're looking for

To be considered for this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

• A strong understanding of the national, New South Wales and Victorian vocational education and training (VET) system, its stakeholders, and its role in shaping Australia's skills development, including working knowledge of relevant standards and policies.
• High level ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships and communicate and negotiate persuasively, both orally and in writing, with a diverse range of people.
• Experience undertaking research, data analysis, technical writing and corporate/government reporting.
• Strong writing skills that demonstrate attention to detail, excellent grammar, and punctuation.
• Excellence in proofreading and editing.
• Capacity to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team to deliver outcomes and solve problems.
• Adaptability and effective management of change as well as an ability to be self-sufficient and to self-manage.
• Sound knowledge and skills in computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and email.

What we offer

ForestWorks is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that empowers our employees to thrive. We offer a range of benefits and perks, including:

• Range $116,677 to $144,234 per annum plus superannuation
• 15% Superannuation (as compared to the standard 12%)
• Five weeks annual leave for every completed year of service.
• Professional Development Allowance

How to Apply

Please submit your up-to-date resume and cover letter describing your experience and why you would be a great fit for the role.

Applications close 5pm, 31 October 2025.