We’re looking for an organised, proactive and motivated Industry Liaison Officer to join our team.
This position is available part-time 0.72 FTE, 52 hours per fortnight until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.
If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Job details

About Caboolture State High School:

At Caboolture State High School, we are a school focused on our community. Together, we are creating bright futures for our students by building on our proud traditions, celebrating success, and ensuring every young person feels a strong sense of belonging.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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.
• Work directly with schools, government, industry, business and community groups to form productive partnerships and develop networks to position School based Apprenticeships as a career pathway choice for students in the region.
• Develop and manage the work experience placement program, including monitoring students in the workplace, arranging visits where required and managing the preparation, collection and storage of records and data as required by policy.
• Be involved in the preparation and presentation of information sessions.
• Assist in the recruitment and process entry of students to the school.
• Provide a high level of client support to business and industry partners, establish feedback loops to ensure continuous improvement.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of legislation relevant to the Australian School Based Apprenticeship program.
• Assist to develop the student induction and work readiness program.
• Recruit students to Registered Training Organisations and potential employers.
• Access, track and connect the progress data of students in the Vocational Education and Training pathway.
• Work in collaboration with the Senior Schooling team to monitor and track students' achievement and outcomes.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships within and beyond the school community.
• Articulate legislation, policies and procedures governing apprenticeships and traineeships to internal and external clients.
• Other duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the Principal, or nominated delegate.

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.

• MNR693209_26T - Role Description (PDF, 301KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants