Industry Liaison Officer

Join Caboolture State High School as an Industry Liaison Officer and play a key role in connecting students with career pathways through School Based Apprenticeships and industry partnerships.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' futures while working in a supportive and inclusive school community.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.69FTE), 50 hours per fortnight.

About the School

Caboolture State High School is nestled between the breathtaking beauty of the Glasshouse Mountains in the hinterland and the majestic golden beaches of Moreton Bay, Queensland. Our school is a vibrant and welcoming community, offering a 24/7 learning hub that embraces technology, global connectivity, and a proud tradition of academic excellence. With a unique Agriculture Farm and a dedicated team of skilled and caring staff, we provide a nurturing environment where every student is supported to thrive.

We are proud of our inclusive culture, recognised with awards for Excellence in Inclusive Education and Indigenous Education in 2020. At Caboolture State High School, we inspire students to reach their full potential, exceed their expectations, and achieve their career goals. Together, we nurture independence, resilience, compassion, innovation, and global citizenship, empowering students to make their mark on the world.

About the Role

As the Industry Liaison Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting students to access School Based Apprenticeships and vocational training opportunities. You will work collaboratively with business and industry groups to build strong partnerships that promote apprenticeships as a career pathway for students.

Key responsibilities include:

• Source Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBA) opportunities for students by actively seeking placements in industry.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, training providers, and apprenticeship support agencies.
• Promote the school's technical model to stakeholders and position apprenticeships as a preferred career pathway.
• Manage the work experience placement program, including monitoring students in the workplace and maintaining records.
• Collaborate with the Senior Schooling team to track student achievement and outcomes in vocational pathways.

This role would suit someone passionate about empowering young people to achieve their career goals through vocational education and training.

About You

The following traits would be beneficial:

• Experience working with young people aged 15 to 18 years in schools.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills with business and industry groups.
• Knowledge of vocational education and training pathways, including apprenticeships.
• Ability to manage programs and track student progress effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging stakeholders and delivering information sessions.

Why Join Us:

Caboolture State High School offers a supportive and inclusive environment where staff are valued as mentors and role models. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives, helping them achieve their career aspirations while working in a vibrant and welcoming school community.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
• Attach a 2-page response to the work situation outlined below:
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders including employers.
• Demonstrated experience working with young people in schools (15 to 18 year olds).
• Demonstrated or capacity to rapidly attain knowledge of school-based apprenticeships and traineeships and VET in Schools programs.
• Demonstrated ability in administration tasks including collection and storage of records and data.
• Effective communication, organisational and time management skills.

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.