School Engagement Officer

About the Role

As our
School Engagement Officer
, you'll be the face of our School Based Training programs, delivering powerful, engaging presentations to students, educators, and stakeholders. You'll be on the road, working closely with schools and industry partners to inspire and equip students with the tools and knowledge to build meaningful futures, whilst increasing engagements and the successful completion of school-based training.

This is a
full-time, permanent
role based at our Osborne Park office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver engaging presentations and workshops in schools and community settings to inspire and motivate students to explore career pathways.
• Promote School Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships to VET Coordinators, Principals and other key stakeholders
• Educate students on tactics to improve their own job search to enable a School Based Apprenticeships/Traineeship
• Undertake assessments of students, to determine readiness for School Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships
• Develop and nurture relationships with employers to identify and implemented school-based training programs and identify opportunities for transition to Cert III training and employment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A natural and confident public speaker with experience presenting to large groups.
• Ability to engage with secondary school students in a relatable, inspiring way
• Ability to provide students with sound guidance in job seeking skills, workplace knowledge, values and academic achievement
• Self-driven with strong organisational skills and able to manage multiple events and relationships.
• Understanding of apprenticeships and traineeships
• National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check (essential)
• Current unrestricted Drivers Licence as a tool of trade vehicle is provided with this role (essential)
• Cert IV in Career Development, or similar (desirable)

About CCIWA

CCIWA is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that has been the voice of business for more than 130 years. With more than 7,400 members from across all regions and industries, our mission is to make it easier to do business in this state and ensure that WA is a place where businesses of all shapes and sizes can succeed. We want this State to be the best place to live and do business.

About ASA

Apprenticeship Support Australia (ASA) is a business unit of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA) and was formed in 1998 to deliver the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network services under a contract from the Commonwealth Government. ASA's services are focused on lifting apprenticeship commencement and completion rates through the provision of support at every stage of the training cycle. More information about ASA can be found here

CCIWA Culture and Benefits

At CCIWA, we are high performing, diverse people who are talented, supportive, and inclusive. We will work with you to develop your career; ensure you feel supported and have the skills and capabilities you need to succeed at CCIWA and in your whole career.

We strive to be curious, contemporary, impactful, and respectful. Throughout our recruitment process, we aim to find someone who fits our values along with the required skills needed to be successful in the role. We welcome change and diversity as it not only strengthens our values but provides innovation and contemporary thinking that is essential for us to be the peak industry body in WA.

We have a range of benefits to support our employees which includes:

• A variety of working and leave options, including a Flexible Working Policy, Paid Parental Leave and 3 day paid Rest and Relaxation leave between Christmas and New Year
• Excellent building facilities
• Access to free and confidential counselling for employees and their immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Sacrificing - CCIWA is a rebatable employer
• Active Social Club and Charity Initiative

Find out more about our fantastic culture here

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CCIWA is proud to be an Inclusive Employer for with Diversity Council Australia.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to apply

For your application to be considered, you should include:

• A cover letter
• Current CV

To apply, click on "Apply Now" icon on Seek or apply directly through our website

If you have any further questions, please contact the People Team at

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