We're looking for a new Support Officer to join the
Workforce Australia Local Jobs
program in the Darling Downs. If you enjoy working with people, coordinating projects, and supporting positive outcomes across our region, this could be a great fit.
This is your chance to be part of a program that's all about creating opportunities; helping people reskill, upskill, and find meaningful work while supporting local employers to meet their workforce needs.
Workforce Australia - Local Jobs - Darling Downs
, hosted by
RDA DDSW
and administered by the
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
, brings together employers, employment services, training providers, education, and community groups to design solutions that connect people with jobs.
The Role
As Support Officer, you'll play a key role in making this happen. Working alongside our Job Coordinator to strengthen local networks, support projects funded under the Local Jobs, Local People grant, and ensure employment opportunities are maximised across the Darling Downs.
This role is varied and rewarding. One day you might be coordinating a Jobs Expo, the next you could be helping employers connect with government programs or supporting stakeholders to design training pathways that meet industry demand. You'll be the local presence for DEWR, helping to promote initiatives, share labour market insights, and build strong partnerships that make a real difference in people's lives.
What You'll Do
As Support Officer, you'll:
* Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, training providers, job services, and community organisations.
* Support tailored approaches to reskilling, upskilling, and employment pathways.
* Help coordinate local employment initiatives, including events like Jobs Expos.
* Provide secretariat support to the Local Jobs Taskforce (organising meetings, preparing papers, recording outcomes).
* Share labour market data and insights to inform local training and employment opportunities.
* Assist with government responses to large-scale retrenchments and recruitment drives.
* Undertake travel as required within the Darling Downs Employment region to support activities
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