Vocational Pathways Coordinator

**About the role**

The Vocational Pathways Coordinator develops and manages programs such as apprenticeships, traineeships, and cadetships to build future workforce capability across Council. This role works closely with internal teams and external partners to create meaningful career pathways, while promoting community engagement and development.

In this role you have the chance to lead impactful initiatives in a values-driven organisation within Queensland's fastest growing region.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of vocational employment programs, aligning them with organisational goals and workforce needs
- Create and manage program guidelines, policies, and procedures
- In collaboration with a Group Training Organisation (GTO), develop recruitment strategies, run campaigns, support onboarding, and oversee the management of trainees and apprentices
- Coordinate training and development activities with managers and trainers, delivering learning initiatives and addressing performance or behavioural issues as needed
- Promote vocational programs externally to attract participants and build community engagement

View the position description for more details about the role.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Considerable experience in recruitment strategy development and implementation, particularly in workforce planning, attracting, selecting, and onboarding students or trainees in collaboration with a GTO
- Proven ability to engage and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the successful development and delivery of vocational programs
- Strong leadership and coordination skills
- Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to apprenticeships and traineeships
- Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to promote vocational programs internally and externally
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training programs and workshops

**About the benefits**

This is a fixed term position until July 2026 with a salary commencing at $110,838 plus 12.5% superannuation.
- **Positive workplace culture**: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
- **Work/Life balance**: Flex time and a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
- **Diversity and inclusion**: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
- **Learning and development**: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
- **Health and well-being**:Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
- **Leave options**:Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
- **Salary packaging**: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

**About us**

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state's fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
**_ 'Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'_**

We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

**Join us**

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 31 July 2025

**Pre Employment Screening**: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include heath assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

**Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer**: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of