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Help deliver our deliberately different industry-driven educational experience that challenges the status quo.
The Australian Industry Trade College (AITC) is unlike any other senior school. We’re for young people who seek a deliberately different educational experience. An industry-driven one. For those who want to learn in the classroom, within workplaces, and on the job. We’re for those young people who seek to start building real-world strengths and skills now, not only in the future.
Job Description
We are seeking an Industry Consultant (similar to the role of an Industry Liaison Officer) to join our Redlands campus in a full-time, permanent capacity.
In this role, you will support young people to achieve employment outcomes.
Key to your success will be your ability to coach and mentor young people to build their character and employability skills and connect with industry to develop successful, ongoing partnerships.
You will also provide day-to-day oversight of the implementation of a range of industry program activities.
Responsibilities will include:
Conducting risk assessments with employers to ensure appropriate duty of care and compliance.
Leading on-campus young person training opportunities (Site Meetings, 'Rookies Be Prepared', etc.)
Education and training to set young people up for successful work experience placements.
Facilitation of workshops and employability skills sessions.
Review and follow-up of Work Experience Program placements and providing feedback to young people.
Engage both new and existing employers with the AITC.
Communication and liaison with parents/guardians and employers.
Our values play a critical role in cultivating culture. They set the standards for how we behave, interact with others, make decisions, and choose to act. They are:
Think progressively
Take courageous action
Achieve inspiring outcomes
Demonstrate genuine care
Contribute authentically
Succeed collectively
Desired Skills and Experience
Skills and experience
The following qualifications and experience are essential for this position:
Previous experience in a similar role or strong Industry background with transferable skills
Sound knowledge / previous Industry exposure to industry safety practices
Current driver’s license and own vehicle
Current Working with Children Blue Card
Ability to demonstrate the AITC values
Right to work in Australia
Desirable qualifications and experience include:
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Certificate IV in Career Development
Qualifications in Workplace Health and Safety
Industry experience across boating, electrical, or construction industries
We value and recognise our people through a range of benefits including superannuation matching after a qualifying period, access to corporate rate health insurance, staff discounts through PerkBox, well being and Employee Assistance Programs to name a few.
To Apply
If this role sounds like you we'd love to hear from you!
This is an immediate vacancy so we're reviewing applications as they come in.
Apply Now by uploading your current CV and a Cover Letter telling us a bit about yourself and why this role feels like it could be the right next step in your career.
For further information please get in touch with Jess Van Rooyen - Talent Partner jess.vanrooyen@aitc.qld.edu.au
The AITC is committed to safe and supportive work practices. Candidates will be subject to relevant checks such as teacher registration check, Blue Card, referee checks, identification verification, and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to your eligibility to engage in activities including children.