Link and Launch Coordinator - Yeppoon State High School

Job Description

We are excited to offer a dynamic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Link and Launch Coordinator to manage the delivery of the school-based Link and Launch program to State High Schools in the Rockhampton Region. This position is offered on a part-time temporary basis at 0.83 FTE. About The Department Of Education The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. About Yeppoon State High School Founded in 1969, Yeppoon State High School is a coeducational secondary public school for students from Year 7 to Year 12 and is located on the Capricorn Coast, 30 minutes by ferry from Great Keppel Island. The school site is 14 hectares and is well laid out with mature trees and gardens that offer outdoor eating areas and shaded spaces. In addition to 70 classrooms, the school also has a library, two ovals, two sport and assembly halls, performing arts centre, music rooms, art rooms, two hospitality and manual arts centres, trade training centre, health hub, agricultural farm, five science laboratories, tuckshop, and administration centre. About The Role As the Link and Launch Coordinator you will manage the ongoing delivery of the school-based Link and Launch program and engage with relevant agencies, business and industry partners and training organisations to maximise opportunities and secure pathways for Year 12 completers at risk of not successfully transitioning to work or further study. You will establish and maintain effective networks and work collaboratively with universities, training organisations, employers and industry groups to build strong and vibrant links that promote post school pathways for young people in the two years post Year 12 to make a successful transition to education, training or employment. Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To Undertake the establishment of an outreach program to link with Year 12 completers who are not in study or employment, and provide information and available employment opportunities and practices, careers and courses relevant to their individual situation. Develop and maintain relationships with education and training providers, employers, and other key agencies, including setting up appointments, and following up to support the connection with the program. Actively engage with universities, training organisations, employers, industry groups, community organisations and other agencies to source study or work pathways and implement actions to assist young people to make a timely, meaningful and successful transition to education, training or employment. Provide practical assistance to young people to access required services to remove barriers to their engagement in education, training or employment, including transporting young people to appointments, assisting young people to access financial payments through Centrelink, etc. Develop engagement activities and market the benefits of Link and Launch for past students of the State High School. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. Interested? To Apply: Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and A 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description. 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. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. Occupational group Education & Training#J-18808-Ljbffr