Industry and Vocational Training Officer - Sunnybank State High School

job
recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/MSR684694/26T

Closing date April 21, 2026

Location Brisbane - South

Contact
07 3323 8111

About this job

Who We Are:

Sunnybank State High School is a dynamic, future-focused learning community, committed to empowering our students to succeed.

Our motto "Many ways to excellence" reflects our commitment to quality education by ensuring that every child is improving and achieving.

We offer a diverse range of opportunities and educational experiences designed to empower each student to thrive and achieve across a range of sporting, cultural, vocational and academic pursuits.

Our Industry and Vocational Training Officer is responsible for building productive partnerships with schools, industry and training providers to deliver School Based Traineeships, Apprenticeships and work experience programs that support informed career pathway choices for secondary students.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Actively engage with industry and business to source School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship opportunities for prospective students and seek opportunities for student placement in industry.
• Develop engagement activities and market the benefits of School Based Traineeships, Apprenticeships and TAFE training as a career pathway preference for students at the nominated State High School/College.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers, training providers and apprenticeship support agencies.
• Provide the Principal/Deputy Principal with a regular update of the program outcomes and identify issues that may impact on the success of the program.

Please view the role description for a ful list of responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate strong partnership-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience supporting young people in education or employment pathway programs.
• Bring strong organisational and administrative capability, including managing records, data and compliance requirements.
• Work effectively with school leadership and external partners, with an understanding of school-based apprenticeships, traineeships, work experience and vocational education pathways.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

*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.*

Application Downloads

MSR684694_26T Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf

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