Location: Regional and Remote North West Queensland (travel required) - Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Richmond, Hughenden

Position: Fixed Term Contract (6 months initially)

Program: Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) – Work Skills Traineeships

MITEZ is seeking an enthusiastic and supportive Project Supervisor to work with participants undertaking traineeships across regional and remote communities.

This rewarding role focuses on helping people build confidence, develop workplace skills and successfully complete their traineeship while supporting employers and training partners to achieve positive outcomes.

About the Role

As Project Supervisor, you will provide day-to-day mentoring, support and supervision to trainees placed within Visitor Information Centres and local government workplaces across the MITEZ (Mount Isa to Townsville) region. You will play an key role in helping participants overcome barriers to employment and develop the skills needed for long-term workforce participation.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing ongoing mentoring and workplace support to trainees.
- Monitoring attendance, engagement and progression.
- Supporting participants to develop workplace readiness, customer service skills and professional behaviours.
- Working closely with host organisations, local councils and training providers.
- Maintaining accurate records and supporting program compliance requirements.
- Travelling regularly in the region between Mount Isa and Townsville to provide on-site support and guidance. Travel will be on sealed roads only.





About You

We are looking for someone who:

- Has experience supervising, mentoring or supporting people in employment, training or community programs.
- Builds positive relationships with participants, employers and stakeholders.
- Has strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Is confident working independently across multiple locations.
- Understands the challenges and opportunities of regional and remote communities.
- Is passionate about helping people achieve employment and training outcomes.

Essential Requirements

- Current Queensland Driver Licence.
- Ability and willingness to undertake regular regional travel.
- Located in or near one of the LGAs along the corridor (Mount Isa to Townsville).
- Commitment to safe work practices and compliance requirements.

Desirable

- Qualifications in community services, employment services, training, education or a related field.
- Experience working with disadvantaged jobseekers, trainees or similar cohorts.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in regional communities by supporting individuals to gain skills, complete training and move toward sustainable employment. You will work closely with local councils, visitor information centres, training providers and industry partners to deliver meaningful outcomes across North West Queensland.

Applications close: 31 December 2026

Location: Regional and Remote North West Queensland

Position Commencement: Mid January 2027

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📌 Project Supervisor (Mount Isa)
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