Workplace Learning

You will be joining the Workplace Learning (WL) team which has a long and proud record of assisting young people transition to further education, training and employment.

The role - Program Coordinator, Work Placement Program

You work will mainly involve administration work with a focus on customer liaison, assisting schools and employers to provide work placement opportunities for young people who are undertaking a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course as part of their HSC.

You will also assist with WLs programs (Expos; VET Awards; Career Programs and Mindflight7 Programs).

Reports to: Program Manager
Location: Albion Park, New South Wales
Award: Labour Market Assistance Industry Award 2020 Classification: Employment Services Officer Grade 2
Remuneration: $39.31 per hour plus 12.0% Superannuation (F/T Rate)
Contract: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Note: Applications will be considered at the time they are submitted, and the position will be filled as soon as there is a suitable applicant.

The position is available from 2025. There may be an opportunity to work additional hours, as agreed, during periods of higher levels of business activity.

YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE

A cover letter addressing your suitability with reference to the Duties, Key Skills, Qualifications, Certifications and Licence requirements.

A current resumé

The names of two referees or confirmation that you can supply referees

POSITION PURPOSE

The primary function of this role is to undertake Program Coordination for the NSW Department of Education Work Placement Coordination Program.

DUTIES

Securing and maintaining work placement opportunities with employers. This involves directly contacting, visiting and following up leads with prospective employers and participating in targeted marketing activities with business networks, school and Registered Training Organisations (RTO) including TAFE.

Conduct presentations to students to ensure they are work ready.

Deliver and assist with career programs (eg: Mindflight7 VR)

Provide training/orientation for VET Coordinators/Teachers and host employers.

Contribute case studies & other relevant content for various reports & marketing collateral.

KEY SKILLS

Administration Skills: High level ability to undertake efficient and effective management of business operations and tasks, within tight timeframes.

Competently use the Microsoft Office suite of programs and to quickly learn and use the WL database placement system (Pathways).

Communication: Good verbal, non-verbal, listening and written communication skills together with the ability to persuade and negotiate with employers, teachers, parents and students.

Work independently and in a Team: Self driven to achieve required services and achieve outcomes. Contribute to the team meeting its goals and performance standards and provide back up and support to other team members to ensure peak workload demands are met. Proven ability to develop networks and the ability to liaise effectively between stakeholders in education, industry and community organisations.

Planning & Organising: Good attention to detail, together with the ability to manage work flows several months in advance. Ability to work with minimal supervision to set priorities, manage caseload and meet deadlines to achieve targets/KPIs in a timely manner.

Problem Solving: Negotiating and rescheduling placements as required and the ability to troubleshoot issues as they arise, involving teachers, employers, parents and students.

Presentation Skills: Capability to delivery engaging presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Certificate III in Business Services and or Certificate IV in Employment Services and or Certificate IV in Career Development and or 2 – 3 years’ experience working with young people transitioning from school or unemployment to the workforce and or further education and training.

Working with Children Check clearance under the Child Protection Working with Children Act 2012 (refer to https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au)

Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness and availability during normal business hours.

Australian Federal Police check.

Workplace Learning (WL)– Why Choose Us

Workplace Learning recognises that guiding and supporting young people is a privilege and the work we do is both professionally satisfying and highly valuable.

WL values respect, integrity, accountability and continuous improvement in all we do.

What You will have in this Role

The opportunity to make a positive difference

Realistic workloads

Clarity of role, responsibilities and boundaries

Lived vision, values and purpose

Capable leadership and management

Concise and effective communication

Safe environment

WL work culture is best described:

Youth focused and aligned with a common purpose

Committed to achievement of outcomes

Team based with the opportunity take the lead on projects

Inclusive

Friendly

Adaptable

Feelings of value and appreciation

Working at WL

35-hour work week

Superannuation

Flexibility to undertake a 35-hour working week across 5 or 4.5 days.

Flexibility to work 70 hours over a 9-day fortnight.

Autonomy to get on with the job – no micromanagement

Generous Flex time

Variable working hours within the bandwidth in keeping with business operating hours and priorities

Diversity in job roles and cross training

Strong commitment to career and professional development

Annual remuneration review

Above award pay rates

Family friendly/life balance approach

Exercise equipment

Leadership to create a good team environment

Zero tolerance for harassment and bullying

Commitment to building a positive work culture

Safe and psychologically healthy workplace

Mobile phone provided for work or allowance for use of personal phone

Access to Pool car for work

Working in the helping industry – doing something positive

Good quality offices

Annual Picnic Day

Annual Christmas/New Year shut down

WHS focus – high quality ergonomic furniture and safe vehicles

Air purifiers

WWCC – WL pays for renewal

Police Check – WL pays for renewal

Branded clothing – supplied

Easy and free parking

First Aid course – course fees paid and paid day to attend

Mental Health First Aid course – course fees paid and paid day to attend

Flu vaccine paid and time off work to attend

Employee Assistant Program

Excellent Coffee and Tea Facilities

$1000 per year for the staff to decide on amenities they would like to purchase for each office

Photocopying/Printing available – at cost

Great Christmas Party and outing and Christmas in July

Regular staff team meetings and team lunches

Compassionate pet leave (1 day per year, non-accumulating).

Wellness Program.

ORGANISATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Illawarra Schools Workplace Learning Program Incorporated (WL) offers young people a variety of programs and support to assist them make a successful transition from school to work and / or further education and training.
WL delivers a range of services in the Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Shoalhaven, South Coast and Far South Coast regions.