Champion learner-centred reform that connects education, training and employment.
Help shape national VET pathways that support lifelong learning and future workforce needs.

About the Role

As Skills and Pathways Lead, you’ll play a critical role in strengthening the learner journey across the mining and automotive sectors. This role focuses on identifying, designing, and embedding workforce pathways that support real-world outcomes, from career entry through to upskilling and reskilling in response to evolving industry needs.

Reporting to the Manager, Workforce Innovation, you’ll work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure AUSMASA’s training products, pilot programs and reform initiatives are grounded in connected, credible, and equitable learner pathways.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of workforce transitions and make a lasting impact on national skills policy and VET system reform.

Key Focus Areas

Map and model learner pathways across education, training and employment

Identify workforce transitions and barriers, with a focus on inclusion and equity

Co-design solutions to support learners in high-demand areas such as clean energy and automation

Work with product teams to ensure training resources deliver end-to-end workforce outcomes

Build robust, future-focused frameworks that guide learners through meaningful career progression

Represent AUSMASA’s learner-centred approach to industry, government, and national stakeholders

About You

You’re a systems thinker with a passion for workforce development and learner equity. You understand how people move through education and into meaningful work, and you want to make that journey better for everyone.

You bring:

Experience designing career pathways, workforce transition programs, or VET initiatives

Strong understanding of national skills policy, employment transitions, and education systems

Ability to work across stakeholders—government, industry, RTOs, and communities

Comfort using data to inform policy and pathway design

A collaborative, learner-first approach to problem solving and reform

Desirable:

Knowledge of mining and/or automotive industry workforce needs

Familiarity with Jobs and Skills Council goals and national VET reform priorities

Why Join AUSMASA?

At AUSMASA, you’ll be part of a team committed to meaningful work that builds Australia’s future workforce in the Mining and Automotive sectors. We’re collaborative, inclusive, and purpose driven. You’ll enjoy:

A supportive and flexible hybrid work environment

Opportunities for professional growth and purpose-driven work

Meaningful collaboration with diverse stakeholders

A commitment to diversity

A focus on wellbeing

First-rate CBD location with great on-site facilities

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to reach out if you require adjustments or additional support in the recruitment process.

Ready to bring your skills to a role that values people, purpose, and impact?
Apply now by submitting your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

Applications close on 28 July 2025

Visit www.ausmasa.org.au to learn more.