Are you passionate about helping young people transition from school into training or employment?

Queensland Pathways State College (QPSC), Metropolitan West Campuses (Bundamba and Goodna), is seeking an Industry and Vocational Training Officer to build strong connections between students, industry, and training providers.

This role supports School-Based Apprenticeships, Traineeships, and work-readiness pathways for students facing barriers to mainstream education, helping them achieve meaningful post-school outcomes.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.90FTE), 65.25 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About the School

Queensland Pathways State College (QPSC) is a purpose-driven state school dedicated to supporting young people aged 15 to 18 who face significant barriers to mainstream education. With campuses across Queensland, including Bundamba and Goodna, QPSC provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where students are empowered to achieve success through a tailored senior transitions program. The college focuses on literacy, numeracy, workplace skills, and wellbeing, while fostering strong community and industry partnerships to support students in achieving their educational and career goals. QPSC celebrates diversity and is committed to creating pathways for every student to succeed.

About the Role

Based at the Bundamba and Goodna campuses, the Industry and Vocational Training Officer will work closely with students, school leadership, employers, and training providers to support vocational pathways, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, and work-readiness programs. This is a part-time (0.9 FTE) temporary position reporting directly to the Head of Campus. Working hours are approximately 8am to 4pm, including accrued days off (ADO) during school holiday periods.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining strong partnerships with industry and business to source School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship opportunities for students.
• Developing engagement activities and promoting the benefits of vocational training as a career pathway for students.
• Coordinating work experience placement programs, including monitoring students in the workplace and managing required records.
• Providing regular updates to the Head of Campus on program outcomes and addressing any challenges impacting success.
• Supporting students in classrooms through one-on-one and small group learning, wellbeing, and work readiness programs.

About You

The following traits would be beneficial:

• Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with industry and training providers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, employers, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of vocational education, School-Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships, and work readiness programs.
• Ability to coordinate and manage events, promotional activities, and student recruitment initiatives.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by young people in alternative education settings and a commitment to supporting their success.

Why Join Us

At QPSC, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people by helping them overcome barriers and achieve their educational and career goals. You will work in a supportive, inclusive, and innovative environment that values diversity, fosters respect, and encourages personal and professional growth. Join us in empowering students to succeed and create positive futures for themselves and their communities.

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.

• MSR679002_26T - Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants