Workplace Learning and Vocational Education and Training Support Officer

Workplace Learning and Vocational Education and Training Support Officer

Branch: Lynwood Senior High School

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $81,448 - $87,376 per annum (pro-rata) (DOE (SSO) CA 2024)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.1-1.0

Location: Parkwood

Closing Date: 2026-06-29 4:30 PM

The Role

We are seeking enthusiastic, organised, and proactive Workplace Learning and VET Support Officers to join our Futures Centre team.

In this rewarding role, you will coordinate and maintain the school’s Workplace Learning program, supporting senior school students to engage in meaningful workplace experiences through both single-day and block placements. Working closely with the VET Coordinator and Career Practitioner, you will play a key role in helping students develop valuable industry skills and pathways to further education, training, and employment.

Key responsibilities may include coordinating workplace learning placements, maintaining accurate student and employer records, monitoring participation and attendance, and managing workplace learning documentation, including logbooks and skills journals. You will analyse enrolment and completion data, prepare reports, and support the ongoing administration of VET and workplace learning programs.

A significant aspect of the role involves building and maintaining strong partnerships with employers and industry representatives. You may conduct workplace visits, undertake site compliance checks, liaise with students and parents/carers, and assist with the selection, induction, and support of students, workplace supervisors, and assessors.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of workplace learning outcomes and contexts with the ability to induct employers, staff and students on workplace learning procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, evaluating and reporting on suitable programs for students in acquiring work skills and/or accessing recreational activities.
• Demonstrated well developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Demonstrated sound written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, employers and parents.
• Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to plan and coordinate activities.