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Industry and Vocational Training Officer - Mackay State High School
Central Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Mackay State High School is seeking an Industry and Vocational Training Officer to join the team!
This role is critical in strengthening the pathways available to our students by connecting them with employers, training providers, tertiary institutions and community organisations.
The successful applicant will play a key role in ensuring our students have access to meaningful work experience, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, vocational training opportunities and career development experiences.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CQR707188/26P |
| Closing date | 26-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Felicity Roberts |
| Contact details | 07 4957 9179 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Mackay State High School is a well-established secondary school located in South Mackay, catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12.
With a proud history dating back to 1912, the school offers a diverse range of academic, sporting, cultural and vocational programs.
Guided by its vision, “We Believe … We Achieve”, and values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience, the school is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment where students are supported to reach their full potential.
Your opportunity:
This position requires someone who is proactive, approachable and highly organised. Most importantly, we are seeking someone who is energetic, enjoys working with people, is confident engaging with employers and community partners, and is willing to actively seek opportunities that benefit our students.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain productive partnerships with local employers, industry groups, apprenticeship support agencies, TAFE Queensland, Registered Training Organisations, universities and community organisations to expand student employment and training opportunities.
- Lead and coordinate the school's School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) and work experience programs, including sourcing placements, matching students with opportunities, coordinating interviews, completing documentation and monitoring student progress.
- Provide career development and employment support to students, including assistance with résumés, cover letters, job applications, interview preparation, work readiness and post-school pathway decisions.
- Coordinate Year 10 career readiness initiatives in collaboration with the Senior School Head of Department, including employer presentations, industry visits, mock interviews and career education activities.
- Plan and coordinate school and community engagement activities, including the bi-annual Education and Career Pathways Day, vocational displays, Open Night and Subject Selection evenings, and promote student achievements and career opportunities.
- Identify local industry workforce trends and emerging skills needs, provide strategic advice to school leadership, develop new partnerships and recommend improvements to vocational education and career pathways programs.
- Maintain accurate student and program records, prepare reports, monitor program outcomes and ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures and legislative requirements relating to vocational education, work experience and SBATs.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
- 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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
Information Package for Applicants
CQR707188_26P Role Description (PDF, 276KB)
Role Description
