Vocational Education Coordinator - Lowood State High School

Queensland Department of Education – Queensland

Help students build the skills and confidence to take the next step towards their future careers as Vocational Education Coordinator at Lowood State High School.

Work with industry partners, training providers and school staff to support vocational learning, coordinate training opportunities and create pathways that connect students with further education and employment.

About us:

Lowood State High School is alarge ruralQueensland school educating students fromYear 7 through to Year12.

The school was established in 1983 and is located 32 km north-west of Ipswich. Our students' primary school experiences range from one teacher schools to large primary schools.A large percentageof our student population travel to school by bus.

Lowood State High School is committed to providing high quality education which encourages studentsto achieve to the best of their ability, 'Creating the Future'.

Your prospect:

The Vocational Education Coordinator will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operational requirements of the school's Registered Training Organisation (RTO), ensuring ongoing compliance with the 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations.

The role will lead and coordinate compliance across all qualifications and units of competency on scope, including training and assessment practices, trainer and assessor currency, assessment validation, student records, internal audits and continuous improvement processes.

Working collaboratively with VET teachers and school leadership,



the successful applicant will ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant vocational education and training programs.

Responsibilities include:

- Connect students with employment opportunities and services, particularly those who have completed qualifications, work experience or Individual Pathway Plans, and support school-based apprenticeships and traineeships in collaboration with employers, parents and agencies.
- Build partnerships with businesses, industry, education and training providers, parents and support services to coordinate work experience and individualised case management for students.
- Coordinate vocational education and work experience policies and procedures, maintain student records and data in departmental systems, and meet reporting requirements for current and former students.
- Provide vocational referral advice, consult with parents, counsellors and external agencies to develop multi-agency solutions, and seek guidance from relevant colleagues and regional managers on complex matters.
- Prepare reports, submissions and media, deliver vocational education training and professional development for staff, maintain Memorandums of Understanding, contribute to ACARA and participate in relevant forums.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

📌 Vocational Education Coordinator (Lowood)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Lowood