Connect Northern Rivers Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation whose purpose is to build the capacity of young people to successfully engage with education, training, and employment. We work to improve opportunities for young people through advocacy and support with industry, schools, and training providers.

We are seeking a highly organised, hardworking and self-motivated person to join our work placement team. As a key role to the delivery of our service, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring business operations are run efficiently and our stakeholders receive an exceptional experience! Role responsibilities will include:

Work cohesively with all school sectors Government, Catholic and Independent schools including TAFE to provide and ensure successful work placements for students undertaking Vocational qualifications

Provide high-level administrative and coordination processes that support students/schools/teachers with work placement requirement

Prepare and present work placement inductions and work readiness sessions with students, teachers and EVET providers, so students are fully equipped to undertake a successful work placement

Liaise with employers to facilitate placements using a variety of communication methods

Source new employers and provide program inductions

Carry out assessments of work placement settings, and to be aware of issues surrounding health & safety within the work place environment

Maintain program database ensuring accuracy in the collection and appropriate management of data

Work collaboratively as a team to ensure targets and deadlines are being met

Qualifications & experience

Current drivers licence and must be able to meet National Police and Working with Children's checks.

Strong administration, organisational and communication skills

Experience using Microsoft 356 - Outlook, Word and Excel

Ability to multi-task

Proven ability to self manage workload

Understanding of the NSW Education system &/or Vocational Education & Training is an advantage.

Experience in Employment Services work would be an advantage

Benefits

Above award wage

Salary Packaging option available

Work vehicle provided

About us: Connect respects and celebrates the diversity of our team and aims to provide a flexible and supportive work environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by Tuesday 26th August 2024.