School Based Apprenticeship - Bonnyrigg, Australia - NSW Government -Department of Education

NSW Government -Department of Education

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Bonnyrigg, Australia

1 week ago

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Exciting opportunity to join an innovative Program designed to improve Vocational Education and Training and career outcomes for young people. Temporary full-time Clerk Grade 7/8 position based in South-western Sydney until 31 December 2024.**
About Us

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

Our purpose in Education is to equip young people to lead rewarding lives in a complex and fast-changing world. This is important because the learners of today are the foundation of a prosperous Australia tomorrow.

To support our young people to thrive, we must ensure we are one of the best education systems in the world.

This means building a system focused on student outcomes, and a system that offers a great place to work. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

The Skills and Pathways Directorate supports students to access secondary and post-school education and training services. We collaborate to develop policy, pilot innovative ideas, and deliver programs to enhance skills, knowledge and qualifications.

About the role

The Educational Pathways Program is an innovative, Ministerial and executive priority program designed to improve career advice, increase School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs), and help students and young people further their education.

As a School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship Engagement Officer (SBAT EO), you will join a team focused on increasing the number of students and employers participating in School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships, and provide tailored support to students, parents, schools, RTOs and employers to make the SBAT process as easy as possible.

An exciting opportunity has become available in our Cowpasture group of schools to join the team in a temporary full-time appointment until 31 December 2024.

The Cowpasture position will be based at Bonnyrigg High School and will also support Bossley Park High School, Cecil Hills High School, Hoxton Park High School, Prairiewood High School and St Johns Park High School.

The
role will work flexibly across locations, including hybrid and mobile working.

As the role involves travel between a group of schools and within the local community, a current drivers licence and use of your own vehicle (with work-related kilometres reimbursed in line with Departmental travel guidelines and policy) is required.

A good knowledge of the unique environmental and business complexities of the region will ensure you can foster and develop new opportunities across the whole area.

Come and join a passionate team of people engaged in inspiring the next generation of apprentices and trainees building strong careers and contribute to a growing economy and society.

About you
Would you enjoy working in a collegial environment, that actively encourages proactivity, creative thinking, values learning, and supports staff to successfully lead projects to timely completion?

You will be collaborative, solution focused and passionate about supporting young people reach their career and vocational goals, introducing them to different post-school study and employment options.

In addition to the above and to be successful in this role, we are looking for you to have:

Demonstrated experience in Vocational Education and Training, Apprenticeships and Traineeships and/or work-based youth programs
Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as education, business, youth work and/or equivalent knowledge and experience
Capability to work with industry to source employment opportunities
Good understanding of the surrounding region and its employment needs
Welldeveloped communication, engagement, negotiation and planning skills
A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance
A valid NSW Drivers Licence and own vehicle
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

How to apply
To apply, you will need to complete and attach:

cover letter (max. 2 pages) demonstrating your suitability for the role, addressing the essential requirements and your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description.

- your resume (max. 5 pages) in either Word or PDF format
- complete your response to all of the mandatory pre-screening questions and address any essential requirements.

KEY KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal