Bundamba State Secondary College is seeking an experienced and professional Industry Liaison Officer to join our dynamic team. This role includes strong relationship-building and networking skills, with the ability to confidently engage and maintain partnerships with employers, industry groups, training providers, and community stakeholders. The successful applicant will be proactive, outgoing, and highly organised, with a genuine ability to promote vocational education pathways and create opportunities for students.

Job details

About our School:

Bundamba State Secondary College has a strong commitment to real-world learning and industry engagement, with established partnerships that provide students with access to work experience, traineeships, apprenticeships, and further training opportunities. There is a genuine focus on ensuring every student has a clear and supported transition pathway beyond school, underpinned by strong community connections and a proactive approach.

About you and the role:

The successful applicant will be supported by strong school leadership, established systems for program delivery, and existing networks of employers and training providers.

This is a highly visible, community-facing role that contributes directly to strengthening industry partnerships and improving student pathways into employment and further training. The position offers variety and autonomy, combining student engagement, employer liaison, program coordination, and event management.

Applicants require relevant experience in vocational education, training, employment services, or industry engagement, with a strong understanding of School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships and senior secondary pathways.

Experience coordinating student placements, work experience, or career development programs is essential, along with proven ability to build and maintain relationships with employers, training providers, and industry stakeholders.

Strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities and support positive student transition outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Actively engage with industry and business to source School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship opportunities for prospective students and seek opportunities for student placement in industry.
• Develop engagement activities and market the benefits of School Based Traineeships, Apprenticeships and TAFE training as a career pathway preference for students at the nominated State High School/College.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, training providers and apprenticeship support agencies.
• Provide the Principal/Deputy Principal with a regular update of the program outcomes and identify issues that may impact on the success of the program.

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 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.

• MSR690673_26T - Role Description (PDF, 315KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants