Aurora Training Institute is a leading training provider with over a decade of experience delivering quality training solutions. We are committed to empowering individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to achieve their career goals and have built a strong reputation for service, quality and reliability through our brand mantra, Flexible Supportive Education .

Aurora delivers a range of government-funded and community-focused training programs designed to create meaningful pathways into vocational education, further training and employment.

Position Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and community-focused Contracts Program Coordinator to join our Student Recruitment team, based at our Toowoomba campus . This position is offered on a fixed-term contract basis, working five days per week.

Reporting to the General Manager – Industry Engagement and Strategy, this role is responsible for coordinating and developing government-funded and community-based training and employment programs, including Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) initiatives.

The position works across the full program lifecycle - from identifying community needs, funding and partnership opportunities through to program implementation, participant recruitment, stakeholder engagement, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.

A key focus of the role is building strong partnerships across community, industry and government to support positive education and employment outcomes for participants.

The role services programs across Queensland and will require travel to Aurora campuses, partner sites and other program locations as required.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring and completion of government-funded and community-focused training programs.
- Identify community needs, workforce priorities and opportunities for new funded or partnership-based programs.
- Support the preparation of funding applications, proposals, budgets, variations and associated documentation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community organisations, employers, councils, government agencies, employment services, support services and referral partners.
- Represent Aurora at approved community meetings, stakeholder forums and networking events.
- Develop employer partnerships that support work experience,



industry engagement and sustainable employment outcomes.
- Establish and monitor program plans, milestones, recruitment targets, delivery schedules and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate participant recruitment, onboarding and induction.
- Monitor participant eligibility, attendance, engagement, completion, employment outcomes and contractual evidence requirements.
- Work collaboratively with Aurora’s training teams, community partners and specialist services to coordinate appropriate participant support and referrals.
- Maintain accurate program records and prepare timely reports for management, partners and funding bodies.
- Identify and elevate contractual, financial, compliance, participant safety, stakeholder and reputational risks.
- Coordinate program-related activities and events, including information sessions, graduations and employer engagement activities.
- Support a safe, inclusive, culturally safe and child safe environment for all participants.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for someone who can combine strong program coordination skills with genuine community and stakeholder engagement.

Ideally, you will have:

- Experience coordinating vocational education, employment, community development or community-based training programs.
- Experience developing, implementing and monitoring funded programs or projects.
- Demonstrated experience building stakeholder relationships with community organisations, government agencies, employers, employment services and other partners.
- Experience contributing to funding applications, tenders, proposals, reports or other program documentation.
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and elevate risks appropriately.
- Experience working with disadvantaged, diverse or vulnerable participant cohorts.




- A culturally responsive approach and commitment to providing inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Relevant qualifications in community services, human services, youth work, education, employment services, business, project management or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience.
- A current driver’s drivers li and willingness to travel to program locations.
- A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), or the ability to obtain and maintain one in accordance with applicable requirements (must have).

Personal Attributes

To be successful in this role, you will be someone who:

- Is passionate about creating meaningful education and employment opportunities within the community.
- Builds genuine and productive relationships with a wide range of people.
- Is highly organised and comfortable coordinating multiple programs and stakeholders.
- Uses sound judgement and understands when matters need to be escalated.
- Can work autonomously while remaining collaborative and connected with the broader Aurora team.
- Demonstrates professionalism and appropriate boundaries when working with participants.
- Is adaptable and comfortable working in a role where program needs and priorities may evolve.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Successful delivery of funded programs against agreed milestones and contractual requirements.
- Achievement of participant recruitment, retention, completion and employment outcome targets.
- Timely and accurate program reporting and compliance documentation.
- Development and maintenance of solid stakeholder and employer partnerships.
- Identification and progression of suitable funding and partnership opportunities.
- Effective coordination of participant support and referral pathways.

Child Safety

Aurora Training Institute has zero tolerance for harm, abuse or neglect of children and young people.

All employees are expected to prioritise student safety and wellbeing, maintain appropriate professional boundaries and ensure all interactions with children and young people are safe, respectful and appropriate.

Employees must comply with Aurora's child safe policies, procedures and reporting requirements and act in the best interests of students at all times.

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📌 Contracts Program Coordinator (Toowoomba Regional)
🏢 Aurora Training Institute
📍 Toowoomba Regional