The Company

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

We 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, build relationships with with the employers and teachers and complete the required paperwork. Your main contacts are Teachers and Employers, there is limited engagement with students except for class inductions.

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 NSW National 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.