Job Description

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 .

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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 n

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

Key Responsibilities n

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



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

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

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Ideally, you will have:

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- Experience coordinating vocational education, employment, community development or community-based training programs.
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- Experience developing, implementing and monitoring funded programs or projects.
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- Demonstrated experience building stakeholder relationships with community organisations, government agencies, employers, employment services and other partners.
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- Experience contributing to funding applications, tenders, proposals, reports or other program documentation.
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- Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and elevate risks appropriately.
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- Experience working with disadvantaged, diverse or vulnerable participant cohorts.
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- A culturally responsive approach and commitment to providing inclusive and supportive learning environments.
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- Relevant qualifications in community services, human services, youth work, education, employment services, business, project management or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience.
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- A current driver’s drivers li and willingness to travel to program locations.
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- A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card), or the ability to obtain and maintain one in accordance with applicable requirements (must have).
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Personal Attributes n

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

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- Is passionate about creating meaningful education and employment opportunities within the community.
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- Builds genuine and productive relationships with a wide range of people.
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- Is highly organised and comfortable coordinating multiple programs and stakeholders.
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- Uses sound judgement and understands when matters need to be escalated.
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- Can work autonomously while remaining collaborative and connected with the broader Aurora team.
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- Demonstrates professionalism and appropriate boundaries when working with participants.
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- Is adaptable and comfortable working in a role where program needs and priorities may evolve.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) nn
- Successful delivery of funded programs against agreed milestones and contractual requirements.
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- Achievement of participant recruitment, retention, completion and employment outcome targets.
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- Timely and accurate program reporting and compliance documentation.
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- Development and maintenance of strong stakeholder and employer partnerships.
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- Identification and progression of suitable funding and partnership opportunities.
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- Effective coordination of participant support and referral pathways.
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Child Safety n

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

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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.

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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