Queensland Pathways State College is seeking a proactive and highly organised person to join our team as an AO5 Industry Liaison Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be someone who can build relationships, develop systems and processes, coordinate placements, work collaboratively with school and TAFE staff, and confidently engage with employers and industry partners. This role would suit someone who is motivated by creating new opportunities for young people and who enjoys taking an emerging concept and developing it into a sustainable, well-connected program. This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.8FTE), 58 hours per fortnight

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Your opportunity:

Alexandra Hills TAFE Senior College is a unique partnership between the Queensland Department of Education and TAFE Queensland, with Queensland Pathways State College as the base school.

The College provides an alternative senior secondary setting for approximately 200 Year 11 and 12 students, combining school-based learning with access to vocational education, training and industry-connected pathway opportunities.

From 2027, the College is introducing a new pathway-focused program built around four distinct areas — Trades, Health, Education and Maritime — with a stronger emphasis on connecting students' learning to future education, training and employment.

This is an exciting opportunity to establish and lead a new work experience and industry placement program at Alexandra Hills TAFE Senior College as part of the College's 2027 program.

The Industry Liaison Coordinator will be responsible for building the program from the ground up, developing strong partnerships with employers, industry and community organisations to create high-quality, relevant workplace learning opportunities for students.

The role will have a particular focus on supporting students across four distinct pathways — Trades, Health, Education and Maritime — and ensuring work experience and industry placement opportunities are aligned with student interests, pathway goals and future education, training and employment.

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 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• 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.

• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR701454_26T Role Description (PDF, 275KB)
  Role Description