Position Descriptor
Port Augusta Technical College: Shaping the Future of Technical Education in South Australia.
Position No: 2026-1981-SS5-C-3-29
Applications Close: 21/06/2026 11:30 PM
Port Augusta Technical College is a visionary institution that aims to revolutionize technical education in South Australia. The State Government is investing in Technical Colleges that will set the standard for excellence in their design, learning environment and delivery of skills-based training for school-enrolled students. Co-located with Port Augusta Secondary School, Port Augusta Technical College opened in July 2025 and is a part time enrolment model for secondary school students within the region to access whilst maintaining their enrolment in their current school.
Port Augusta Technical College has accommodation facilities on site and offers four industry training programs for careers in civil, resources and infrastructure, health and social support, hospitality and tourism, and multi-trades (for careers such as plumbers, builders, electricians, and boilermakers).
We are searching for multiple exceptional SSO5 Industry Operations Coordinators to join our dynamic team and help drive the success of this transformative initiative.
What You Will Do
* Support students to access industry experiences and pathway opportunities offered by the Port Augusta Technical College.
* Manage the scheduling, logistics, administration, and compliance for industry immersion programs, work experience placements, and student program entries, ensuring smooth operations and timely reporting.
* Deliver and support the Employability Skills Program, coach students on workplace behaviours, employability skills, and pathway readiness, and address barriers in collaboration with wellbeing staff.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry partners, and training providers.
* Oversee student placement processes, from assessing suitability and readiness to matching students with employers, resolving any issues, and ensuring safe and compliant workplace experiences.
What You Will Need
* Demonstrated high level communication and strong relationship-building skills with students, families, employers, and partners with the demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with local and regional employers.
* Demonstrated high-level skills in organisation, administration, and scheduling, with the ability to exercise initiative, resolve problems, and make independent decisions to effectively support routines and expectations within a large and complex organisation.
* Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring students.
* Industry experience relevant to these roles.
* Strong knowledge and understanding of local and regional industries, and pathways into VET, apprenticeships, traineeships and university.
Ready to bring your brilliance to the Port Augusta Technical College?
For a copy of the full job and person specification please contact katina.athanasos@sa.gov.au.
Salary: $110,667 - $125,220 per annum FTE / Leave Conditions
Site: Port Augusta Technical College
Local Partnership: Port Augusta - Quorn
Tenure: 20/07/2026 to 13/12/2026
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Roster: Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Starting 20/07/2026 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 0.00 0.00
Classification: SSO05 - SSO Level 5
Major Function(s) / Skill(s): Curriculum
Information: Katina.Athanasos308@schools.sa.edu.au
Phone: 8647 3300
School Website: https://www.technicalcolleges.sa.gov.au/our-colleges/port-augusta-technical-college
We value a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and encourage all suitable applicants to apply. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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