The Company

Career Links are seeking a committed team member to join our Work Placement Team.

Career Links are a not-for-profit organisation. At the heart of Career Links is passion to improve school to work outcomes. Key to our practice is strong relationships with stakeholders built on trust, integrity and passion. Career Links works closely with Schools, Industry and the Community, to deliver a service to the Youth of our region.

The Position

The Work Placement Team coordinate mandatory work placements for students completing Vocational Education & Training (VET) subjects in Years 10, 11 and 12.

Utilising our CRM and by approaching employers directly you will source employers with the capacity to host students, your main contacts are Teachers and Employers.

Key Functions of the role

Source and induct appropriate host employers.

Liaise between schools and employers to secure work placement.

Deliver work placement information sessions to students.

Complete all reporting and data entry requirements as required by the contractual arrangements.

Essential Criteria:

Developed communication and stakeholder management skills.

Demonstrated customer service and networking skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Able to work 30-35 hours across Monday to Friday

Intermediate level of skill with Microsoft Office Suite.

Willingness to work in a team and contribute to every team member successfully meeting KPIs.

Willingness to undergo working with children's and police checks.

Current Driver's License and own car

Desirable Criteria

Experience in working with senior schools and students.

Knowledge of the VET in schools program

Experience in career counselling

Flexible in working across industry sectors

To be considered for the position, applications MUST include resume and covering letter addressing Essential Criteria for the position.

Further information please email: [email protected]

Or call (02) 4967 1050

People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.