About the Opportunity
Australian Industry Group's Apprentice and Trainee Centre (ATC) is seeking a School & Industry Engagement Coordinator to join the team. Based in the Fraser Coast Region, this newly created role will coordinate the Pathways to Manufacturing program across the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay-Burnett regions, working alongside project partners, schools, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), students/apprentices, host businesses and industry stakeholders to maximise outcomes in line with project deliverables. Reporting to the Lead Employment & Training Consultant, you will be instrumental in connecting young people to manufacturing career pathways through work experience and apprenticeship opportunities.

Whilst the reality of each day will be different, you can expect to be accountable for:
• Identifying, establishing and maintaining relationships with secondary schools, colleges and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) delivering eligible Certificate II programs
• Promoting the Pathways to Manufacturing Program, including work experience opportunities and apprenticeship pathways
• Building and maintaining effective partnerships with Career Advisors, VET Coordinators, teaching staff, RTO representatives and other education and industry networks
• Coordinating and delivering the School to Trade Program in collaboration with participating schools, colleges and RTOs
• Presenting information sessions to students on manufacturing career pathways, work experience, apprenticeship programs and industry employment outcomes
• Providing advice and guidance on apprenticeship and traineeship training options, qualification pathways and relevant training package requirements
• Identifying and engaging eligible school students (and teaching staff/parents or guardians where relevant) to participate in the program




• Working with host organisations to match candidates to work experience and apprenticeship pathways, and facilitating Job Readiness and Transition Support Days
• Identifying and fostering long-term relationships with host organisations, guiding them through onboarding and uncovering business development opportunities
• Keeping host organisations updated on changes to Employment and WHS legislation, including Respect@Work and psychosocial risk management

To best succeed in this role you will have:
• Experience partnering with external stakeholders to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes
• Experience driving strategic plans, KPIs, projects, and adherence to policies and processes
• A genuine passion for creating a supportive and engaged working environment
• Strong coaching and influencing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to relate to people at all levels in a consultative and collaborative manner
• A proven commitment to continuous improvement
• An alignment with Australian Industry Group's values of curiosity, care and collaboration

We offer you:
• A collaborative work environment with talented people who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our members and clients.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements to suit your circumstances
• Professional development opportunities, including access to Australian Industry Group’s short courses.




• A wide range of employee benefits including free annual health initiatives, salary sacrificing options, including novated lease.
• A genuine sense of belonging and individual achievement, where we will embrace your unique strengths and skills.

How to Apply
If you believe you have the passion and skills to succeed in this role, please submit your application including a cover letter and your resume by clicking Apply Now.

About Australian Industry Group
Australian Industry Group’s Apprentice & Trainee Centre is a Group Training Organisation which is part of Australian Industry Group, a peak national employer organisation. Our Apprentice & Trainee Centre employs hundreds of apprentices across Australia and provides a range of vital support offerings around Apprenticeships and Traineeships to industries currently experiencing skills shortage issues.

Our purpose is to empower industry success for a better Australia.

For more information about Australian Industry Group go to: www.australianindustrygroup.com.au

Australian Industry Group is strongly committed to gender equality and an inclusive workplace. We are committed to taking actions that enable our people to experience a safe and inclusive setting at all levels and in all areas of Australian Industry Group. We partner with Circle In, Telus Health (EAP) and Supply Nation to provide additional support, so our people can thrive in the workplace.

We welcome unique ideas, identities, perspectives and backgrounds and we respect and value these differences. We value the knowledge and insights Australia’s First Nation’s community bring to our workplace and our members.

We understand that the best candidate may not tick all the boxes, so please consider applying for this role even if you have the experience and capabilities for only a portion of the role.

📌 School & Industry Engagement Coordinator (Hervey Bay)
🏢 Australian Industry Group
📍 Hervey Bay