Mirani State High School is seeking a motivated Industry Liaison Officer to join our school community!
If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.80 FTE), 58 hours per fortnight until 25 June 2027, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us:

The school prides itself on the close links that have been developed with business, industry and community organisations throughout the Pioneer Valley and the broader Mackay community to further enhance opportunities available to our students.

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, as well as 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.

The focus of this role is to assist in the ongoing delivery of work experience opportunities and the School Based Apprenticeship Program to maximise opportunities for students.   It includes establishing and maintaining effective networks and to 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, but are not limited to:

• 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 school's 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.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the business plan and promotional materials, including marketing and communication strategies and initiatives.

Please refer to the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 competencies section of the attached role description.   
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

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.  

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQR706585_26T - Role Description (PDF, 281KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants