About the Department 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 Brisbane School of Distance Education Brisbane SDE is a Prep to Year 12 State School of distance education and is a leader in the delivery of high quality accredited programs to students throughout Queensland. The VET Dept is led by the Head of Department Vet and Business and this team manage all aspects of external VET programs, including School based apprenticeships and Traineeships (SATs) The Brisbane School of Distance Education provides lessons in an on-line environment to over 3500 students. Knowledge of Education Qld policy and DOE standards, especially those relating to VET and school-based apprenticeships are critical. The role supports the Head of Department for Vet and Business and the external VET coordinator and VET teachers in providing a high level of service relevant to an on-line school. The school is devoted to professional development and staff well-being, while upholding their motto of "each student succeeding". The school is proud to be involved in the Rainbow Liaison Officer program, support students with all abilities and gender diversity within the school. Applicants that are flexible with change, willing to be part of a supportive and high achieving team and engage with the fundamental beliefs of the school are encouraged to apply. BrisbaneSDE upholds the vision of the Proud at Work workforce strategy and believes the school should be an environment where staff and students feel safe, supported and valued for who they are. About the Role Responsibilities include: Assist the linking of young people to employment or employment services, especially those students that have completed qualifications and have participated in work experience or have completed Individual Pathway Plans. Support students undertaking school based apprenticeships and traineeships and liaise with agencies, parents and employers. Utilise formal and informal partnerships with business, industry, education and training providers, parents and other key stakeholders to package case management support and work experience for individual students. Assist in coordinating the implementation of policies, practices and procedures relating to vocational education and work experience and manage the preparation, collection and storage of records and data as required by policy. Ensure current and post student data is captured and recorded in departmental databases, including OneSchool, CCOS, RABS, SLIMS (Senior Learning Information Management System) and SDCS (Student Data Capture System) to meet reporting requirements and for the provision of case management support for students that are leaving or have left year 12. Ideal applicant will have the follwing skills and attributes: Excellent communiction skills Commitment to student outcomes Ability to work autonomously Applicants should refer to the attached Role Description Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume and applicants should address the 3 competencies by providing 2 A4 pages written statement and provide the details of 2 referees, one of which should be a current manager. 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.