Workplace Learning
You will be joining the Workplace Learning team which has a long and proud record of assisting young people transition to further education, training and employment.
The role - Program Coordinator, Virtual Reality Career Programs
You will be coordinating and delivering inspiring Mindlflight7 Virtual Reality (VR) Learning Experiences for school students.
Reports to : Program Manager
Location : Albion Park, New South Wales
Award : Labour Market Assistance Industry Award 2020 Classification: Employment Services Officer Grade 2
Remuneration: $42.40 per hour plus 12.0% Superannuation
Contract: 21 to 35 hours per week (negotiable)
Note: Applications will be considered at the time they are submitted, and the position will be filled as soon as there is a suitable applicant.
The position is available from 6 April 2026 (negotiable).
There may be an opportunity to work additional hours, as agreed, during periods of higher levels of business activity.
YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE
* A cover letter addressing your suitability with reference to the Key Functions, Key Skills and Desirable Qualifications for the position.
* A current resumé
* The names of two referees
POSITION PURPOSE
The primary function of this role is to Coordinate and Deliver Mindlflight7 VR Programs in schools across NSW.
In addition, the role requires:
* Extensive travel to deliver Mindlflight7 VR Programs at schools within NSW.
* Proactive marketing Mindlflight7 VR Programs.
* Building trust and engagement with the schools.
* Presenting Mindlflight7 VR programs to students.
KEY FUNCTIONS
- Organise, present and deliver Mindlflight7 VR career sessions for groups of students in a knowledgeable and engaging manner.
- Share knowledge of each of the Mindlflight7 VR experiences and explain to the students how VR works.
- Lead and facilitate group discussion.
- Set up/Pack down the events space at each school.
- Liaising with school administration staff, teachers and career advisers.
- Operate and maintain VR headsets (Oculus Quest 2 & 3), including but not limited to loading, opening, closing, and swapping applications for students, and troubleshooting if/when necessary.
- Other key tasks include liaising with the Workplace Learning team to set up the venues and ensure ongoing maintenance of activity consumables within budget, as well as providing general IT support.
- Working with the team to promote and deliver VR events.
ABOUT YOU
The position requires an energetic and capable person:
* You will be available and comfortable to undertake extensive travel within NSW to deliver Mindlflight7 VR programs.
* Your familiar with VR technology and enjoy a challenge.
* You are proactive and capable of promoting, building and expanding our VR program business.
You do not need to be a 'tech' person as such, however having some level of interest in VR and 'tech' skills is very beneficial.
You will be a confident presenter who enjoys leading an event and working with a team to deliver an engaging experience.
To be successful in the role you will be a well organised person, who uses their initiative and common sense when things don’t go to plan.
Being able to trouble shoot technical and non-technical problems is crucial. You will be someone who enjoys thinking and working on their feet .
KEY SKILLS
* Communication : Good verbal, non-verbal, listening and written communication skills together with the ability to persuade and negotiate with school staff and others who we engage with to deliver Mindlflight7 VR programs.
* Presentation Skills: Capability to delivery engaging presentations.
* Work independently and in a Team : Self driven to achieve required services and achieve outcomes. Contribute to the team meeting its goals and performance standards and provide back up and support to other team members to ensure peak workload demands are met. Proven ability to develop networks and the ability to liaise effectively between stakeholders in education, industry and community organisations.
* Planning & Organising : Good attention to detail, together with the ability to manage work flows several months in advance. Ability to work with minimal supervision to set priorities, manage caseload and meet deadlines to achieve targets/KPIs in a timely manner.
* IT Skills : Ability to competently use the VR technology and Microsoft Office suite of programs.
* Problem Solving : Negotiating and rescheduling placements as required and the ability to troubleshoot issues as they arise, involving teachers, employers, parents and students.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS, CAPABILITIES, CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
* IT & Presentation Skills
* Media and Communications
* Working with Children Check clearance under the Child Protection Working with Children Act 2012 (refer to
* Current unencumbered NSW Drivers Licence and willingness and availability to undertake extensive travel in NSW.
* Australian Federal Police check.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal – Program Manager; Chief Executive Officer; Business Manager; Workplace Learning Program Coordinators and other Program Coordinators.
External – Education providers; Community organisations; Teachers; Careers Advisers; Vocational Coordinators; Students; Parents; Carers and families; Representatives from Government (Federal, State and Local) and Community members.
Workplace Learning (WL )– Why Choose Us
Workplace Learning recognises that guiding and supporting young people is a privilege and the work we do is both professionally satisfying and highly valuable.
WL values respect, integrity, accountability and continuous improvement in all we do.
What You will have in this Role
* The opportunity to make a positive difference
* Realistic workloads
* Clarity of role, responsibilities and boundaries
* Lived vision, values and purpose
* Capable leadership and management
* Concise and effective communication
* Safe environment
* Autonomy to get on with the job – no micromanagement
WL work culture is best described:
* Youth focused and aligned with a common purpose
* Committed to achievement of outcomes
* Team and Leaders within Teams based
* Inclusive
* Friendly
* Adaptable
* Feelings of value and appreciation
Working at WL
* Above Award Pay Rates
* Superannuation
* Gifted additional leave Christmas/New Year
* Autonomy to get on with the job – no micromanagement
* Variable working hours within the bandwidth in keeping with business operating hours and priorities
* Access to Pool car for work/Allowance for use of own car
* Diversity in job roles and cross training
* Strong commitment to career and professional development
* Annual remuneration review
* Family friendly/life balance approach
* Exercise equipment
* Leadership to create a good team environment
* Zero tolerance for harassment and bullying
* Commitment to building a positive work culture
* Safe and psychologically healthy workplace
* Mobile phone provided for work or allowance for use of personal phone
* Access to Pool car for work
* Working in the helping industry – doing something positive
* Good quality offices
* Annual Picnic Day
* Annual Christmas/New Year shut down
* WHS focus – high quality ergonomic furniture and safe vehicles
* Air purifiers
* WWCC – WL pays for renewal
* Police Check – WL pays for renewal
* Branded clothing – supplied
* Easy and free parking
* First Aid course – course fees paid and paid day to attend
* Mental Health First Aid course – course fees paid and paid day to attend
* Flu vaccine paid and time off work to attend
* Employee Assistant Program
* Excellent Coffee and Tea Facilities
* $1000 per year for the staff to decide on amenities they would like to purchase for each office
* Photocopying/Printing available – at cost
* Great Christmas Party and outing and Christmas in July
* Regular staff team meetings and team lunches
* Compassionate pet leave (1 day per year, non-accumulating).
* Wellness Program.
ORGANISATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Illawarra Schools Workplace Learning Program Incorporated (WL) offers young people a variety of programs and support to assist them make a successful transition from school to work and / or further education and training.
WL delivers programs and services in the Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Shoalhaven, South Coast and Far South Coast regions.
WL also delivers a range of programs and high-quality events, including:
* Get Back in the Game Program - which assists students who are disengaged from school
* Illawarra Schools Career Expo
* Apprenticeship and Traineeship and Jobs Expo
* South Coast & Far South Coast Career Expo
* Excellence in Vocational Education and Training Awards in all WL’s 5 regions.