• Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) Coordinator
• Fixed Term Part-Time (40 hrs p/fortnight)
• SCHADS Award Level 4

IWA Australia is seeking a part-time SQW Coordinator to join our Settlement Team. This is a fixed term part-time 40 hours per fortnight position based in Logan.

The main tasks will include

Program Development and Implementation

• Ensure the Skilling Queenslanders for Work contractual requirements are delivered in accordance with IWA’s philosophy and quality standards.
• Manage the effective development, implementation and refinement of specific projects, program activities and initiatives that target identified employment, training and education needs of participants.
• Liaise with employers and training organisations to develop employment and training opportunities for job seekers and program participants.
• Participate in forward planning processes to ensure effective delivery of training, employment and related programs that meet skill needs of job seekers and employers/ industry.
• Identify client data such as skills, abilities, employment history, realistic and relevant employment opportunities and potential barriers / difficulties to employment, labour market demand for individual clients’ employment goal, and clients’ motivation and willingness to succeed in achieving their employment goals.
• Assist clients to become job ready including updating Resumes and support with job search and interview skills.

Administration and Reporting

• Ensure completion of all program reporting and monitor the quality and timeliness of reports produced;
• Collect, analyse and report on data/information collected through various means including meetings, reports, statistics, data collection (internal and external) and other documents

Financial:

• Work with the finance team to Monitor the SQW budget to ensure that expenditure is in line with the budgeted figures.
• Other duties as requested by the manager.

Key Selection Criteria

1. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110), or other relevant training qualification.
2. Proven ability to deliver effective training consistently within a curriculum and against specific outcomes and to customise training in accordance with participants’ backgrounds and learning styles.
3. Sound knowledge of job search techniques and practices as well as experience in delivering employability skills training.
4. Ability to liaise with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
5. Ability to engage, motivate and coach participants to reach their potential goals.
6. Well-developed organisational skills, flexibility, ability to work under minimal supervision, advanced computer skills.
7. Demonstrated experience in contract and compliance management including the capacity to focus on and achieve strong outcomes and/or objectives, and to meet targets and timelines reporting.

The successful candidate will be required to have a valid driver’s license, a police check, and a Working with Children Check / Blue Card.

How do I apply?

For a full copy of the position description, please email us at [email protected]

What you must submit in your application:

• A cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the position.
• A copy of your resume which includes two professional referees. We will only contact the referees once we have consulted with you.

Failure to comply with the above requests will result in your application not being considered.