Deception Bay State High School is seeking an Industry Liaison Officer to support the ongoing delivery of the School Based Apprenticeship program and assist in managing business and industry partnerships to maximise opportunities for secondary students.

In this role, you will establish and maintain effective networks, working collaboratively with business and industry groups to build strong and vibrant links that promote School Based Apprenticeships as a valuable career pathway for students.

Job details

About the School

Deception Bay State High School is a co-educational secondary school in Moreton Bay, catering for students in Years 7-12. Guided by its values of Belonging, Integrity, Aspiration and Persistence, the school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment that balances academic achievement with wellbeing and personal growth. With a strong focus on pathways and student success, the school empowers young people to thrive and achieve their potential in a dynamic and diverse community.

About the Role

As the Industry Liaison Officer your role will include (but will not necessarily be limited to) the following areas and responsibilities:

Industry engagement and partnership development

• Proactively engage with industry, businesses, training providers, and apprenticeship support agencies to source School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs), work experience placements, and vocational placement opportunities for our students.
• Develop and maintain strong, productive partnerships with employers, RTOs, government agencies, and community organisations.
• Provide high-level client support to industry partners and establish feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with external bodies including WorkSafe Queensland regarding White Card processes.

Student support

• Provide guidance and oversight of the school's work experience program, including identifying placement opportunities, monitoring student participation and workplace visits, ensuring compliance with departmental policies, and managing required documentation and records.
• Monitor student progress in VET programs and follow up with students and families as required.
• Provide support to students with developing resumes, completing job applications, preparing for interviews, and building employability skills.
• Attend SET Planning interviews and other events to support students and families as needed.

Program promotion and community engagement

• Promote employment and training opportunities to students.
• Develop and coordinate engagement activities and vocational events.
• Maintain and update the school Jobs Board and lead other promotional opportunities in the VET space.

Data management, reporting, compliance and administration report

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date VET student data within OneSchool, QCAA Student Management and Pathways.
• Manage enrolments, attendance tracking, and course adjustments for external courses, apprenticeships and traineeships, and school-based subjects and courses.
• Support the RTO Manager to ensure compliance including documentation, sign-off and storage.
• Run reports as required by HODs Senior Schooling and VET.
• Assist in tracking student progress towards the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
• Support Blue Card processes, liaising with students, families and Centrelink as required.
• Respond to VET-related enquiries via phone and email.
• Maintain secure storage and management of vocational records.

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 written statement in response to 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.

• MNR691981_26P Role Description (PDF, 317KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants