The Mission of the Inner Eastern Local learning & Employment Network (IELLEN) is to improve lives through education, employment, and welfare support, for vulnerable and at risk (especially young people) in the Inner East / SE of Melbourne.
About IELLEN / School to Work
Established in 2001, the IELLEN is an incorporated association and registered charity, working mostly across three LGAs, Stonnington, Port Phillip, Boroondara, with some outreach to Bayside and Glen Eira. IELLEN is largely government funded via Agreements with the Victorian Department of Education (DE).
A current Agreement is to provide the "School to Work" program. This focuses on school – industry engagement and involves sourcing Work Based Learning (WBL) ie Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) or Work Experience (WE), largely for priority cohorts in government schools. "School to Work" also involves running school - employer engagement events or activities (eg mock job interviews, industry tours, career expos). A second Agreement with DE involves facilitation of the IE VET Cluster, which facilitates coordination between schools to plan for, coordinate and expand student access to VET.
The Role
This is a relationship-focused role responsible for developing and maintaining strong industry partnerships to support student placements (SWL, WE). We are seeking an experienced professional (minimum 2 years in recruitment, industry engagement, labour hire, or business development) to drive employer engagement and meet program KPIs in student placements.
The position works closely with and reports directly to IELLEN "School to Work" Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Industry Engagement
* Secure WBL (most SWL) placements to a caseload of secondary school students
* Develop and manage strong employer partnerships across key industries (eg trades, beauty, IT)
* Market participants to employers in their chosen field, negotiating placement terms to student/school needs
* Represent IELLEN at selected events (eg mock job interviews for students; industry tours; careers expos; AGM/Awards) and Department of Education forums
* Monitor placement progress with employers
School Liaison and Administration
* Keep key school contacts informed of progress and outcomes
* Support IELLEN's IE VET Cluster Co-ordinator (eg portal management / data entry, administration tasks inc meeting minutes)
Key Selection Criteria
* Minimum 2 years' experience in recruitment, industry engagement, labour hire, business development or sales
* Confidence in cold calling, relationship building and employer negotiations (in-person, on-line and or telephone)
* Organisational skills
* Full Australian working rights
* Experience working with schools and an understanding of applied learning (desirable)
* Understanding of VET Delivered to Secondary Students (desirable)
Other Details including Renumeration
This is a contract role position for an initial period of 6 months, with the possibility of the contract being renewed subject to further funding from DE.
A full-time role.However, we will consider part-time hours for the right candidate.
Appointment will be made subject to a police background check and satisfactorily obtaining a WWC check.
Superannuation will be paid by the IELLEN at the prescribed rate as specified within the Superannuation Act.
The equivalent full-time pay is $75,000 to $80,000 pa, plus Super, plus the offer of not-for-profit salary packaging for up to $15,900 tax free.
IELLEN is based at 1/107 Wellington Street, St Kilda.
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