Are you passionate about helping young people move from school into training or employment? Queensland Pathways State College, Toowoomba Campus, is seeking an Industry and Vocational Training Officer to build strong connections between students, industry and training providers.
This role plays a key part in supporting 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 offered in a Temporary Part‐Time capacity (0.90 FTE), 65.25 hours per fortnight.
About The School
Queensland Pathways State College (QPSC) is a purpose‐driven state school supporting young people aged 15 to 18 who face significant barriers to mainstream education. With campuses across Queensland, including Toowoomba, QPSC offers a 12‐month senior transitions program focused on literacy, numeracy, workplace skills and wellbeing. The college is committed to fostering respect, building unity, and inspiring belief in every student, ensuring they achieve success. Through strong community and industry partnerships, QPSC provides tailored pathways to further education, training, or employment, while celebrating culture and diversity.
About The Role
Based at the Toowoomba Campus, the Industry and Vocational Training Officer works closely with students, school leadership, employers and training providers to support vocational pathways and post‐school success.
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 to promote School‐Based Traineeships, Apprenticeships and TAFE training as career pathways.
* Coordinating work experience placement programmes, including monitoring students in the workplace and managing records as per departmental policy.
* Providing regular updates to the Principal/Deputy Principal on programme outcomes and addressing any issues impacting success.
* Supporting students through work‐readiness programmes and one‐on‐one or small group learning activities.
This role would suit someone passionate about creating opportunities for young people and fostering strong community and industry connections.
About You The following traits would be beneficial:
* Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with industry and training providers.
* Strong organisational and communication skills to coordinate programmes and events effectively.
* Knowledge of vocational education, apprenticeships, and traineeships.
* Ability to engage and support students with diverse needs and backgrounds.
* Commitment to fostering positive outcomes for young people facing barriers to education.
Why Join Us
At Queensland Pathways State College, you will be part of a supportive and inclusive environment dedicated to empowering students to succeed. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives, working within a team that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for two referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
* Attach a 1‐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.
Occupational group
Education & Training
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